Vocabulary Spotlight
Anachronism
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: काल-च्युत वस्तु (Kaal-chyut vastu) – Something that is out of place in terms of time; an error in the timeline where something appears in an era it does not belong.
Pronunciation
[uh-nak-ruh-niz-uhm]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Chronological error – कालक्रम की त्रुटि (Kaalakram ki truti)
Related Words
Time error – समय की त्रुटि (Samay ki truti)
Word Origin
“Anachronism” Greek shabd “anachronismos” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “against time.” Yeh un cheezon ko describe karta hai jo galat samay ya galat kaal mein appear karti hain.
– “Anachronism” originates from the Greek word “anachronismos,” meaning “against time.” It describes things that appear in an incorrect time period.
Word Family
Noun: Anachronism – काल-च्युत वस्तु (Kaal-chyut vastu)
Adjective: Anachronistic – काल से बाहर (Kaal se bahar)
Usage Examples
1. Film mein mobile phone ka istemaal 1800s mein dikhaya gaya, jo ek anachronism hai.
– The use of a mobile phone in the 1800s in the movie is an anachronism.
2. Historical dramas mein galat time period ke kapde hona ek common anachronism hai.
– Incorrect period costumes in historical dramas are a common anachronism.
Cultural Note
India mein historical shows aur movies mein anachronism kaafi dekha jata hai, jahan objects ya fashion ka istemaal galat time periods mein kiya gaya hota hai, jo ki viewer ke liye confusing ho sakta hai.
In Context
“Anachronism” ka istemaal aksar literature aur movies mein hota hai jab galat period ke objects ya events use kiye gaye hote hain, jo story ke samay ko inaccurately dikhate hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Anachronism” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Anachronism” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?