Definition of Atavist

1. Noun. An organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism.

Exact synonyms: Throwback
Generic synonyms: Being, Organism
Derivative terms: Atavism, Atavistic

Definition of Atavist

1. an individual displaying atavism [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Atavist

ataraxia
ataraxia
ataraxias
ataraxic
ataraxic
ataraxics
ataraxies
ataraxis
ataraxy
Ataturk
ataunto
atavic
atavism
atavism
atavisms
atavist (current term)
atavistic
atavistic
atavistically
atavists
ataxia
ataxia
ataxia-telangiectasia
ataxiadynamia
ataxiagram
ataxiagraph
ataxiameter
ataxiaphasia
ataxias
ataxia cordis

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