Anachronistic
[uh-nah-kruh-NIS-tik]
Hint 1.
The Greek root chron - as in chronological and synchronized - means “time.”
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“Although the typewriter was a groundbreaking invention in 1843, its appearance in a modern lecture hall is blatantly anachronistic.”
What is the best definition of anachronistic?
A.
Very simplistic or outdated technologically
B.
Unusual for the time, or year, in which it appears
C.
Revolutionary or ahead of the current times
D.
Embarrassing or shameful to the person using it
Hint 1.
The Greek root chron - as in chronological and synchronized - means “time.”
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“Although the typewriter was a groundbreaking invention in 1843, its appearance in a modern lecture hall is blatantly anachronistic.”
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