Atavistic
/æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Atavistic
adjective
- Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.
- Of a throwback or exhibiting primitivism.
- Relating to earlier, more primitive behavior that returns after an absence.
Anagrams of Atavistic
No exact anagrams found for "atavistic". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
t1
a1
v4
i1
s1
t1
i1
c3
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Atavistic
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Atavistic"
Atavistic is a 9-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Atavistic" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "atavistic" is a medium-scoring word.