Synonyms for Atavisms:
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n.
• regression
• reversion
Other relevant words:
- arrested development
, - atavist
, - atavistic
, - backslide
, - degeneration
, - elapse
, - fall back
, - fixation
, - get worse
, - glide by
, - go along
, - go by
, - infantile fixation
, - lapsing
, - oversight
, - pass
, - recidivate
, - regress
, - regression toward the mean
, - relapsing
, - retrogress
, - retroversion
, - returning
, - reversion
, - simple regression
, - sink
, - slide by
, - slip away
, - slip by
, - statistical regression
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What are the hypernyms for Atavisms?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
Other hypernyms:
heredity, traits, inherited traits, ancestral characteristics, ancestral traits, evolutionary traits, genetically inherited traits, hereditary traits.
What are the opposite words for atavisms?
Atavisms are traits or characteristics that are believed to be remnants of ancestral features or behaviors. Antonyms for atavisms would be modernity, innovation or progress. Unlike atavisms, these words signify the advancement of society, technology and culture. Modernity represents current times and the latest trends in ideas and practices. Innovation shows the creativity and ingenuity of people towards developing new ideas, products or services. Progress denotes the never-ending pursuit of improving humanity's way of life, and striving for better ways to do things. These antonyms are the opposite of atavisms, which tend to be viewed as outdated, obsolete traits from the past.
What are the antonyms for Atavisms?
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