anachronym

noun

anachronym

noun

/əˈnæk.ɹə.nɪm/

Etymology Blend of anachronous + acronym.

1

A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.

Related terms
anachronism, retronym

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