anachronym

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.

Pronunciation

/əˈnæk.ɹə.nɪm/

Word forms

anachronym anachronyms

Etymology

Blend of anachronous + acronym.

Related words

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