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Atavistic
UK
/ˌæt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
US
/ˌæt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
Translation of "atavistic" into Russian
atavistic
Adjective
UK
/ˌæt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
US
/ˌæt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
atavistic
more atavistic Comp.
most atavistic Super.
His atavistic behavior was surprising to everyone.
Его атавистическое поведение удивило всех.
Definitions
atavistic
Adjective
UK
/ˌæt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
US
/ˌæt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
Relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral.
His atavistic fear of the dark seemed out of place in the modern world.
Exhibiting traits or behaviors that are reminiscent of a distant ancestor.
The atavistic design of the building reminded visitors of ancient Roman architecture.
Primitive or instinctive in a way that recalls humanity’s early ancestors; relating to basic, raw urges or feelings.
He felt an atavistic urge to protect his territory at any cost.
Idioms and phrases
atavistic fear
He felt an atavistic fear when walking through the dark forest.
атавистический страх
Он почувствовал атавистический страх, проходя через темный лес.
atavistic impulse
The atavistic impulse to run was hard to resist.
атавистический импульс
Атавистический импульс убежать было трудно сдержать.
atavistic trait
Some consider aggression to be an atavistic trait in humans.
атавистическая черта
Некоторые считают агрессию атавистической чертой в людях.
atavistic memory
The sound of the ocean triggered an atavistic memory in her.
атавистическая память
Звук океана вызвал у нее атавистическую память.
atavistic behavior
His atavistic behavior surprised everyone at the meeting.
атавистическое поведение
Его атавистическое поведение удивило всех на собрании.