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parachronism
[pa-rak-ruh-niz-uhm]
noun
a chronological error in which a person, event, etc., is assigned a date later than the actual one.
parachronism
/ əˈæəˌɪə /
noun
an error in dating, esp by giving too late a date Compare prochronism
Other 51Թ Forms
- parachronistic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of parachronism1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of parachronism1
Example Sentences
Parachronism, par-ak′ron-izm, n. an error in dating an event by which it is made to appear later than it really was.
Prochronism, prō′kron-izm, n. a dating of an event before the right time: a making earlier than it really was—opp. to Parachronism.
Anachronism -- N. anachronism, metachronism, parachronism, prochronism; prolepsis, misdate; anticipation, antichronism. disregard of time, neglect of time, oblivion of time. intempestivity &c.
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