ATAVISTIC
/æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
14
Scrabble
16
WWF
A(1) T(1) A(1) V(4) I(1) S(1) T(1) I(1) C(3)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
adjective
- Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.
- Of a throwback or exhibiting primitivism.
- Relating to earlier, more primitive behavior that returns after an absence.
Source: Wiktionary
