Associations to the word «Atavistic»
Noun
- Shiver
- Concussion
- Reissue
- Regression
- Resurgence
- Urge
- Instinct
- Shudder
- Trait
- Criminal
- Cd
- Enhancement
- Aggression
- Lp
- Terror
- Record
- Texture
- Alloy
- Vacuum
- Embrace
- Ensemble
- Wit
- Compilation
- Panic
- Jazz
- Fear
- Ronald
- Tendency
- Deep
- Dave
- Notion
- Minor
- Characteristic
- Ken
- Suggestion
- Violence
- Atmosphere
- Susan
- Stanley
- Instruction
- Profit
- Desire
- Neck
- Brain
- Records
- Crime
- Failure
- Childhood
- Recording
- Album
- Mention
- Dvd
- Statement
- Anti
- Label
- Memory
- Bone
- Is
- Reality
- Feel
- Felt
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
ATAVISTIC, adjective. (biology) 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.
Dictionary definition
ATAVISTIC, adjective. Characteristic of an atavist.
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?