atavism meaning
UK US /ˈætəvɪzəm/ 4 syllables
atavism (noun): a reappearance of an earlier characteristic.
Definition of atavism
- a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
Synonyms: reversion, throwback
Type of: recurrence
Related forms: atavist
How to pronounce atavism
atavism is pronounced /ˈætəvɪzəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AT · words ending in SM · 7-letter words
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