prochronisms

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/ˈpɹoʊkɹənɪzmz//ˈpɹɑkɹənɪzmz/

A form of prochronism — An error in chronological order in which something is ascribed an earlier time than the actual one.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of prochronism
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