Translation of Italian word "l'anacronismo" to English
l'anacronismo
/lanakroˈnizmo/
Meaning
NounA thing belonging to a period other than that in which it exists; an outdated custom or idea.
How to use
The Italian noun 'anacronismo' (masculine) denotes 'anachronism' (A thing belonging to a period other than that in which it exists; an outdated custom or idea). It typically takes the definite article 'l''. A natural example is: 'Nel film storico è evidente un grave anacronismo: un orologio da polso visibile su un legionario romano.' (A glaring anachronism is apparent in the historical movie: a wristwatch visible on a Roman legionary.).
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anachronism
Example
Considerare il lavoro a distanza una minaccia alla produttività è ormai un anacronismo insostenibile.
Considering remote work a threat to productivity is by now an unsustainable anachronism.
Nel film storico è evidente un grave anacronismo: un orologio da polso visibile su un legionario romano.
A glaring anachronism is apparent in the historical movie: a wristwatch visible on a Roman legionary.
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- Considerare il lavoro a distanza una minaccia alla produttività è ormai un anacronismo insostenibile.— Considering remote work a threat to productivity is by now an unsustainable anachronism.
- Nel film storico è evidente un grave anacronismo: un orologio da polso visibile su un legionario romano.— A glaring anachronism is apparent in the historical movie: a wristwatch visible on a Roman legionary.
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The Italian word "l'anacronismo" means "anachronism" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Considerare il lavoro a distanza una minaccia alla produttività è ormai un anacronismo insostenibile." (which translates as "Considering remote work a threat to productivity is by now an unsustainable anachronism.").
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