Explanation
A narrative passage whose temporal position within the story cannot be clearly determined. An event breaks away from the chronological sequence and floats within the text as a separate temporal layer.
Example
A sequence of images remains ambiguous as to whether it represents a memory, the future, or the present.
Counterexample
A clearly dated flashback is not an achrony.
Distinction
Delineating narrative time: A clearly dated flashback is not an achrony.
Effect on thought and perception
An event breaks away from the chronological line and floats within the text as a distinct temporal layer.
Resonance
Achrony makes a directed relationship perceptible: An event breaks away from the chronological line and floats within the text as a separate temporal layer.
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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Achrony“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-134-021. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-134-021The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.