parachronism

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parachronism

(pəˈrækrəˌnɪzəm)
n
an error in dating, esp by giving too late a date. Compare prochronism
[C17: from para-1 + -chronism, as in anachronism]
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parachronism

the dating of an event as later than its actual occurrence. Cf. prochronism. — parachronic, adj.
See also: Time
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