Definitions
- Describing something that is outdated or no longer relevant to the current time period. - Referring to something that is not in sync with the present time or era. - Talking about something that is out of place or out of context with its surroundings.
- Describing something that belongs to a different time period and is no longer relevant or appropriate. - Referring to something that is out of date or out of fashion. - Talking about something that is not in harmony with the current time or culture.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not in sync with the current time period.
- 2Both words suggest that something is outdated or out of place.
- 3Both words can be used to describe objects, ideas, or practices.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Anachronic is an adjective, while anachronistic can be used as both an adjective and a noun.
- 2Usage: Anachronic is less common than anachronistic in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Anachronic suggests that something is out of sync with the present time, while anachronistic implies that something belongs to a different time period and is no longer relevant or appropriate.
- 4Context: Anachronic is often used to describe something that is out of place in a particular setting, while anachronistic is more commonly used to describe something that is out of date or out of fashion.
Remember this!
Anachronic and anachronistic are synonyms that describe something that is not in sync with the current time period. However, anachronic suggests that something is out of sync with the present time, while anachronistic implies that something belongs to a different time period and is no longer relevant or appropriate. Anachronic is less common than anachronistic in everyday language and is often used to describe something that is out of place in a particular setting.
