Atavist

/ˈætəvɪst/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that reverts to an ancestral type; someone who resembles a remote ancestor rather than their parents; a throwback.

Etymology

From Latin 'atavus' (great-great-great-grandfather), from 'at-' (beyond) + 'avus' (grandfather). When grandpa's grandpa's grandpa shows up in YOUR face.

Kelly Says

When you look NOTHING like your parents but EXACTLY like a great-great-grandparent nobody alive has met! Your DNA reached back through CENTURIES and pulled out an ancient face! You're a living time capsule! 🧬👴

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