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Belonging to another time or out of place in its present period.
adjective
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anachronistic
The modern watch looked anachronistic in the historical play.
Dictionary practice example.
The anachronistic watch invited a question about time rather than exposing an accidental oversight, according to the artist's caption. Its incongruity would remain visible even to a viewer unfamiliar with the artist's other work, since the surrounding costume established a different period.
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