Atavistic(adjective)
Relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral. (???????? ?? ??????? / ????)
Synonyms: Ancestral, Primitive, Hereditary, Regressive
Antonyms: Modern, Contemporary, Progressive, Advanced
Example: His atavistic fears came from deep-rooted tribal traditions.
Trick to remember: “Aata-vistic” — matlab purkho se aata hua instinct ya behavior, jo purana aur ancestral ho! 
Learn it with 19 more words: Daily Vocabulary – 8 November 2025 →
