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metachronism
CIDE DICTIONARY
metachronism, n. [Gr. , , after the time, happening afterward; beyond + time: cf. F. métachronisme.].
An error committed in chronology by placing an event after its real time. [1913 Webster]
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metachronism
Anachronism
N anachronism, metachronism, parachronism, prochronism, prolepsis, misdate, anticipation, antichronism, disregard of time, neglect of time, oblivion of time, intempestivity, misdated, undated, overdue, past due, out of date.
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