atavic

adjective

at·​a·​vic
ˈatə(ˌ)vik,
ˈatə-;
əˈtav-,
(ˈ)a¦t-

Word History

Etymology

probably from French atavique, from Latin atavus ancestor + French -ique -ic

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“Atavic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atavic. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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