Recessive
Pronunciation: /rəˈsɛsɪv/
Recessive (adjective)
- Describes a gene that only shows its effect if both parents pass it to their child.
- Describes something that is less powerful or noticeable compared to others.
Examples
- The recessive gene can be passed to offspring without being visible.
- A recessive trait may not appear unless both parents carry it.
Common collocations: recessive gene, recessive trait, inherit a recessive, recessive role, recessive position