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Pronunciation:

[ ˌatɐvˈɪstɪk], [ ˌatɐvˈɪstɪk], [ ˌa_t_ɐ_v_ˈɪ_s_t_ɪ_k]

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Atavistic describes something or someone that is founded on the principles of atavism, which is the re-emergence of inherited characteristics in a new species. These characteristic can vary from physical features to behaviors. These phenomena can be seen in animals, humans and even plants.

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