"achronological" meaning in All languages combined

See achronological on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: a- + chronological Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|a|chronological}} a- + chronological Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} achronological (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly literature, film) Not chronological; proceeding through time in a nonlinear fashion Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Film, Literature Derived forms: achronologically Translations (not chronological): achronologiczny (Polish), acronológico (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-achronological-en-adj-eV1iBM0n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with a- Topics: broadcasting, film, literature, media, publishing, television

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