ATAVIST Atavist: a person or trait that exhibits characteristics of a remote ancestor; atavists (plural), atavistic (adjective), atavist (noun), atavistically (adverb), atavism (noun). Definition: An atavist is an individual or trait that displays qualities reminiscent of a distant ancestor.
Word: ATAVIST
Length: 7 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word ATAVIST can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.