atavistic

== English == === Etymology === From atavism + -istic. === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ Rhymes: -ɪstɪk === Adjective === atavistic (comparative more atavistic, superlative most atavistic) (biology) Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes. Synonym: atavistical Of a throwback or exhibiting primitivism. Synonym: atavistical Relating to earlier, more primitive behavior that returns after an absence. Synonym: atavistical ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====