catachronism
English
Etymology
cata- From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “downwards”) + anachronism.
Noun
catachronism (plural catachronisms)
- Inverse or antonym of anachronism.
- The re-characterization of the present in terms of inexorable outcomes in the future.
Usage notes
Used within the framework of the Anthropocene and its concomitant consequences.
Related terms
- prophetic