noun
atavism
Atavism (noun) means the reappearance of an ancestral characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence; a throwback.
noun
1
The reappearance of an ancestral characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence; a throwback.
2
The recurrence or reversion to a past behaviour, method, characteristic or style after a long period of absence.
3
A reversion to past primitive behavior, especially violence.
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What is the meaning of atavism?
"atavism" (noun) means the reappearance of an ancestral characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence; a throwback.
What are the different meanings of atavism?
"atavism" has 3 main meanings: 1. The reappearance of an ancestral characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence; a throwback; 2. The recurrence or reversion to a past behaviour, method, characteristic or style after a long period of absence; 3. A reversion to past primitive behavior, especially violence.