Atavism
Atavism noun - A reappearance of an earlier characteristic.
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Synonyms for Atavism
Retrogradation and atavism are semantically related in reversion topic. In some cases you can use "Retrogradation" instead a noun "Atavism".
Nearby Word: atavistic
Retrogradation
Atavism and retrogradation are semantically related in reversion topic. You can use "Atavism" instead a noun "Retrogradation".
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Related pairs
- decline and atavism
- decline and retrogradation
- regression and atavism
- regression and retrogradation
- lapse and atavism
- lapse and retrogradation
- deterioration and atavism
- deterioration and retrogradation
- degeneration and atavism
- degeneration and retrogradation
- backslide and atavism
- backslide and retrogradation
- relapse and atavism
- relapse and retrogradation
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Retrogradation and Atavism. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/atavism/retrogradation
Atavism & Retrogradation. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/atavism/retrogradation>.
Retrogradation or Atavism. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/atavism/retrogradation.
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