anachronym en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈnæk.ɹə.nɪm/
Etymology
Blend of anachronous + acronym.
Meanings
- A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anachronyms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |