Having characteristics regressing to a more primitive type; resembling a distant ancestor. A evolutionary throwback.
The atavistic dew claw in many dog breeds is a simple example of a genetic throwback to an earler stage of dog evolution.
An atavistic example in humans is when babies are born with true tails.
An atavistic example in humans is when babies are born with true tails.
by OneBadAsp November 2, 2006
Acting like your ancestors, or just a really bloody good word for making your English teachers think that you're a God in English, and how to attract the hot women.
English GSCE: "Mr Hyde has an atavistic nature, acting on his gut instinct."
Pulling hot birds: "Hey babe that top looks highly atavistic ;)."
Pulling hot birds: "Hey babe that top looks highly atavistic ;)."
by AtavisticMouseTrap March 20, 2018
by Tirumarai February 20, 2006