Definition of atavistic Atavistic
/æˈtʌvɪstɪk/ - [atuvistik] - at•a•vis•tic
We found 5 definitions of atavistic from 3 different sources.
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What does atavistic mean?
WordNet
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| atavistic - characteristic of an atavist | ||
| throwback | ||
| regressive opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state | ||
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Wiktionary 
- atavistic (Adjective)
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.
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atavistic
Real or supposed evolutionary throwback.
