In the Soliloquy lexicon
atavistic
/ˌæt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
adjective
Relating to or characterised by the reappearance of ancestral traits or behaviours after a long absence.
Used in a sentence
His atavistic fear of the dark surprised him.
Nearby words
Keep atavistic — and watch it become a star.
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