Meaning Of The Word Atavistic

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What's The Definition Of Atavistic?

atavistic
Atavistic feelings or behaviour seem to be very primitive, like the feelings or behaviour of our earliest ancestors.

atavistic in American English
adjective: of, pertaining to, or characterized by atavism; reverting to or suggesting the characteristics of a remote ancestor or primitive type

atavistic in British English
adjective: of or relating to atavism

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