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
To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of
understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.