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throwback [ˈθrəʊˌbæk] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a. a person, animal, or plant that has the characteristics of an earlier or more primitive type b. a reversion to such an organism vb throw back (adverb)
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (intr) to revert to an earlier or more primitive type 2. (tr; foll by on) to force to depend (on) the crisis threw her back on her faith in God ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Yes, it is an interesting instance of a throwback, which appears to be both physical and spiritual. "Well," said Summerlee, "since you ask my opinion, it strikes me as an indefensible throwback to the Stone Age or before it. |
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