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(biology) Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.

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Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (biology) Of the recurrence of a trait reappearing after an absence of one or more generations due to a chance recombination of genes.
  • Of a throwback or exhibiting primitivism.
  • Relating to earlier, more primitive behavior that returns after an absence.

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