ATAVIST

atavist, throwback

(noun) an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

atavist (plural atavists)

A genetic characteristic emerging after absence from several generations.

A person of atavistic beliefs or habits.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

7 February 2025

STORY

(noun) a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; “he writes stories for the magazines”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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