atavistic
Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations…Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.
Meaning
3 sensesOf the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.
atavistisch
атависти́ческийatavistíčeskij
Of a throwback or exhibiting primitivism.
atavistisch
атависти́ческийatavistíčeskij
Relating to earlier, more primitive behavior that returns after an absence.
atavistisch
атависти́ческийatavistíčeskij
- characteristic of an atavist
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Forms
more atavistic, most atavistic| Comparative | more atavistic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most atavistic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- characteristic of an atavist:throwback
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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