anachrony

a·nach·ro·ny

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-nak-ruh-nee]
- /əˈnæk rə ni/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-nak-ruh-nee]
- /əˈnæk rə ni/

Definition of anachrony word

noun plural anachrony a discrepancy between the order of events in a story and the order in which they are presented in the plot: Anachronies are either flashbacks or flashforwards. 1

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Parts of speech for Anachrony

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anachrony popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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