HyperDic: throwback

English > 3 senses of the word throwback:
ADJECTIVEallthrowback, atavisticcharacteristic of an atavist
NOUNperson throwback, atavistan organism that has the characteristics / characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism
eventthrowback, atavism, reversiona reappearance of an earlier characteristic
throwback > pronunciation
Soundsthrow'bae.k
Rhymesaback ... zodiac: 126 rhymes with aek...
English > throwback: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningcharacteristic of an atavist.
Synonymatavistic
BroaderregressiveOpposing progress
Spanishatávico
Catalanatàvic
English > throwback: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn organism that has the characteristics / characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism.
Synonymatavist
Broaderorganism, beingA living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Spanishorganismo atávico
Catalanorganisme atàvic
English > throwback: 3 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningA reappearance of an earlier characteristic.
Synonymsatavism, reversion
Broaderrecurrence, returnhappening / happening / happening again (especially at regular intervals)
Spanishatavismo
Catalanatavisme, salt enrere

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