atavists

at·a·vism

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Definitions of atavists word

noun atavists Biology. the reappearance in an individual of characteristics of some remote ancestor that have been absent in intervening generations. an individual embodying such a reversion. 1
noun atavists reversion to an earlier type; throwback. 1
noun atavists plural of atavist. 0

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < Latin atav(us) remote ancestor (at-, akin to atta familiar name for a grandfather + avus grandfather, forefather) + -ism

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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