Definition of Throwback

1. Adjective. Characteristic of an atavist.

Exact synonyms: Atavistic
Similar to: Regressive
Derivative terms: Atavist

2. Noun. An organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism.
Exact synonyms: Atavist
Generic synonyms: Being, Organism
Derivative terms: Atavism, Atavistic

3. Noun. A reappearance of an earlier characteristic.
Exact synonyms: Atavism, Reversion
Generic synonyms: Recurrence, Return
Derivative terms: Atavist

Definition of Throwback

1. Noun. a reversion to an earlier stage of development ¹

2. Noun. an organism that has characteristics of a more primitive form ¹

3. Noun. atavism ¹

4. Noun. a person similar to an ancestor, or something new similar to what already existed ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Throwback

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Throwback

throw the book at
throw to the dogs
throw to the wind
throw to the wolves
throw together
throw true
throw under the bus
throw up
throw up one's hands
throwable
throwaway
throwaway(a)
throwaway(p)
throwaway line
throwaways
throwback (current term)
throwback(a)
throwbacks
throwdown
throwdowns
throwe
throwed
thrower
throwers
throwes
throwest
throweth
throwing
throwing away
throwing board

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