anachronym
anachronym · anachronyms
A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it…A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.
/əˈnæk.ɹə.nɪm/
Meaning
1 sensesA word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.
Origin
Blend of anachronous + acronym.Blend of anachronous + acronym.
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Forms
plural: anachronyms| Singular | anachronym |
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