 990,046,964 visitors served. | 
|
 Dictionary/ thesaurus |  Medical dictionary |  Legal dictionary |  Financial dictionary |  Acronyms |  Idioms |  Encyclopedia |  Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
atavism |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia | 0.03 sec. |
atavismIn genetics, the reappearance of a characteristic not apparent in the immediately preceding generations; in psychology, the manifestation of primitive forms of behaviour. |
|
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
? Mentioned in | ? References in classic literature | |
|---|---|---|
In our day we have progressed to a point where such sentiments mark weakness and atavism. Perhaps some deeprooted atavism urges the wanderer back to lands which his ancestors left in the dim beginnings of history. What to you the friendship of Lop-Ear, the warm lure of the Swift One, the lust and the atavism of Red-Eye? |
atavism
 |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Browser extension |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content NEW! | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|
|---|
Disclaimer |
Privacy policy |
Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.