ATAVISTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Characteristic of an atavist

Synonyms:

atavistic; throwback

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

regressive (opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state)

Derivation:

atavist (an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism)

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