ATAVISM

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

ATAVISM Atavism is the reappearance of a trait or characteristic in an organism that has been absent for several generations, often reflecting ancestral traits.

Scrabble Information

Word: ATAVISM

Length: 7 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word ATAVISM can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.