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atavistic atavistic /ˌæt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ aep /ˌæt̬-/ adjective FORMAL ► F0 happening because of a very old habit from a long time ago in human history, not because of a conscious decision or because it is necessary now: » an atavistic fear of the darkThesaurus+: ↑Habitual behaviouratavism /ˈæt.ə.vɪ.zəm/ aep /ˈæt̬-/ noun [U]
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