atavistic
/æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
adjective
- 1
Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.
- 2
Of a throwback or exhibiting primitivism.
- 3
Relating to earlier, more primitive behavior that returns after an absence.
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