recessive
Pronunciation
/ɹəˈsɛsɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "recessive"in English

Recessive
01

an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
recessives
recessive
01

(of a gene or trait) showing its specific appearance only when an individual inherits it from both parents

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
02

experiencing an economic decline

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