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单词 atavistic
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atavistic

adjective
/ˌætəˈvɪstɪk/
/ˌætəˈvɪstɪk/
(formal)
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  1. related to the feelings, attitudes and behaviour of humans in ancient times that have been passed on to modern humans as a habit or instinct
    • an atavistic urge/instinct/fear
    Word Originlate 19th cent.: based on Latin atavus ‘forefather’ + the adjectival suffix -istic.
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