Synonyms of throwback

Noun

1. atavist, throwback, organism, being

usage: an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism

2. atavism, reversion, throwback, recurrence, return

usage: a reappearance of an earlier characteristic

Adjective

1. atavistic, throwback(prenominal), regressive (vs. progressive)

usage: characteristic of an atavist

Definition and meaning of throwback (Dictionary)