anachronous

adjective

Meaning

Belonging to a period other than that in which it exists, often appearing out of place or chronologically inconsistent.

Examples

  • The film was criticized for its anachronous dialogue, which used modern slang in a Victorian-era drama.
  • Including a laptop in a painting of the Roman Senate is a clearly anachronous choice.

Synonyms: outdated, misplaced, untimely, ahistorical