How do you pronounce atavism?

atavism is pronounced as /ˈætəvɪzəm/.

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atavism

🧬atavism (atavisme)

noun

/ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavisme (atavisme)

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Signification

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Traduction de la signification

La réapparition de traits ou de caractéristiques d'un ancêtre lointain

Phrases d'exemple

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

Le scientifique a noté de l'atavisme dans les caractéristiques physiques de l'enfant.

Synonymes

reversion, throwback, regression, recurrence

Antonymes

progress, advancement, innovation

Collocations

atavism in biology, cultural atavism, atavism observed

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