anachronym
Meanings
noun
- A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.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
Word forms
Etymology
Blend of anachronous + acronym.
Related words
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