"Atavism" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"atavism" Definition
- recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
- recurrence of or reversion to a past style, manner, outlook, approach, or activity
- an individual or character that manifests atavism : THROWBACK
"atavism" Synonyms & Antonyms
"atavism" synonyms:
- skip-a-generation,
- retrogradation,
- reversion,
- backsliding,
- lapse,
- regression,
- relapse,
- retrogression,
- reverting,
- throwback,
- retreat,
- reversal,
- reversing,
- return,
- backslide,
- recidivism,
- recidivation,
- relapsing,
- repetition
"atavism" antonyms:
- advancement,
- development,
- evolution,
- progression,