No. 10,045 in Russian
атавизмы
"Atavisms" refer to traits or features reappearing in an organism that were present in its ancestors but are absent in recent generations.
In a sentence
Некоторые считают исторически сложившиеся обычаи настоящими атавизмами.
Some consider historically established customs as true atavisms.
In this sentence, 'атавизм' refers metaphorically to traditions that are seen as outdated remnants from the past.
В биологии, атавизмы могут быть видны как физические черты, сохранившиеся у современных видов.
In biology, atavisms can be observed as physical traits preserved in modern species.
Here, 'атавизм' is used scientifically to describe inherited features that reappear after being absent for generations.
Его привычка пользоваться карманными часами воспринималась коллегами как атавизм.
His habit of using a pocket watch was perceived by colleagues as an atavism.
In this context, 'атавизм' is used figuratively to describe his preference for something considered an outdated practice.
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