Associations to the word «Atavistic»
Noun
- Shiver
- Concussion
- Reissue
- Regression
- Resurgence
- Urge
- Instinct
- Shudder
- Trait
- Criminal
- Cd
- Enhancement
- Aggression
- Lp
- Terror
- Record
- Texture
- Alloy
- Vacuum
- Embrace
- Ensemble
- Wit
- Compilation
- Panic
- Jazz
- Fear
- Ronald
- Tendency
- Deep
- Dave
- Notion
- Minor
- Characteristic
- Ken
- Suggestion
- Violence
- Atmosphere
- Susan
- Stanley
- Instruction
- Profit
- Desire
- Neck
- Brain
- Records
- Crime
- Failure
- Childhood
- Recording
- Album
- Mention
- Dvd
- Statement
- Anti
- Label
- Memory
- Bone
- Is
- Reality
- Feel
- Felt
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
ATAVISTIC, adjective. (biology) of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.
ATAVISTIC, adjective. Of a throwback or exhibiting primitivism.
ATAVISTIC, adjective. Relating to earlier, more primitive behavior that returns after an absence.
Dictionary definition
ATAVISTIC, adjective. Characteristic of an atavist.
Wise words
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