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METACHRONISM

\mˌɛtət͡ʃɹˈə͡ʊnɪzəm], \mˌɛtət‍ʃɹˈə‍ʊnɪzəm], \m_ˌɛ_t_ə_tʃ_ɹ_ˈəʊ_n_ɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of METACHRONISM

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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An error in chronology by postdating an event.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

An error in chronology by placing an event after its real time.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Greek] An error committed in chronology by placing an event after its real time.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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