recapitulationist
/ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃ(ə)nɪst/ /ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃənɪst/ /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)nɪst/Biology
noun
An adherent of the theory of recapitulation. Now historical.
adjective
Designating the theory of recapitulation; characteristic of or relating to this theory or its adherents.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Louis Miall (1842–1921). From recapitulation + -ist.