Anachronical

/ˌænəˈkrɒnɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Out of chronological sequence; temporally misplaced or confused.

Etymology

From 'anachronic' + '-al' (relating to). The '-al' suffix is a more traditional or formal variant of '-ic.'

Kelly Says

The '-al' vs '-ic' variation shows English's preference flexibility—'anachronical' sounds more archaic itself, which is almost poetic given what the word means.

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