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atavistic Etymology: L, atavus, ancestor pertaining to the tendency for a genetic trait of a remote ancestor to be expressed in an individual as a result of a chance recombination of genes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Blair looks like the probable winner but nothing is certain in politics, and the electorate may still atavistically vote Conservative yet again, whatever their present discontents. |
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