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Definitions for anachronisms
anachro·nisms

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of anachronisms in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of anachronisms in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of anachronisms in a Sentence

  1. Richard Gowan:

    What I sense now is a very large number of U.N. members, and not only European members, really feel that this is highlighting some fundamental dysfunctions and some fundamental anachronisms in how the U.N. works and when hopefully the immediate drama of the war is over, we’re going to hear a lot of talk about U.N. reform, although I don't know what that will really deliver at the end of the day.

  2. Hugh Dugan:

    On the surface, to the guy in the street, it looks very hypocritical with this organization giving a podium to that regime, what I sense now is a very large number of U.N. members, and not only European members, really feel that this is highlighting some fundamental dysfunctions and some fundamental anachronisms in how the U.N. works and when hopefully the immediate drama of the war is over, we’re going to hear a lot of talk about U.N. reform, although I don't know what that will really deliver at the end of the day.

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    (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
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