recessive

1 of 2

adjective

re·ces·sive ri-ˈse-siv How to pronounce recessive (audio)

: tending to recede

: withdrawn sense 2

: producing little or no phenotypic effect when occurring in heterozygous condition with a contrasting allele

recessive genes

: expressed only when the determining gene is in the homozygous condition

recessive traits

a recessive disease

recessively adverb

recessiveness noun

recessive

2 of 2

noun

: an organism possessing one or more recessive characters

: a recessive character or gene

Example Sentences

Adjective a recessive genius who was most comfortable working alone in his chemistry lab

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Plunking this recessive central figure down into a stale mix of tropes and themes — fraught homecoming, terminally ill mother, aggrieved LGBTQ child — Pallaoro fails to tap into anything especially surprising or insightful.

Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 Surely this is the most recessive self-portrait in the history of art.

Eric Gibson, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 The genes a child inherits from their parents help dictate some innate qualities later in life, depending on what genes, from which parent, are dominant or recessive.

Jon Michail, Forbes, 23 May 2022 But there was this recessive gene in the party that went through the Pat Buchanans and Sarah Palins.

New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022 Well, that’s the only part of him that’s not recessive.

New York Times, 10 Jan. 2022 Elsewhere, male leads can be recessive, and the battles-of-the-sexes dynamic works far better when there’s a MacMurray, a Grant, a Flynn or a William Powell on the other side of the see-saw.

Jessica Kiang, Variety, 10 Feb. 2022 In fact, consumers almost won’t recognize it as a Shiner product — the Shiner is pretty recessive on the packaging.

Richard Webner, Chron, 30 Jan. 2022 From the start, critics complained about a main character who seemed dangerously recessive, observing other people’s foibles in loosey-goosey comic sketches that barely added up.

New York Times, 9 Dec. 2021

Noun

The ability to generate double-recessives would have been a valuable lab tool in itself.

Jennifer Kahn, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2020 See More

Medical Definition

recessive 1 of 2

adjective

re·ces·sive ri-ˈses-iv How to pronounce recessive (audio)

: producing little or no phenotypic effect when occurring in heterozygous condition with a contrasting allele

recessive genes

: expressed only when the determining gene is in the homozygous condition

recessive traits

recessive

2 of 2

noun

: a recessive character or gene

: an organism possessing one or more recessive characters

单词	recessive
释义	recessive 1 of 2 adjective re·ces·sive ri-ˈse-siv 1 a : tending to recede b : withdrawn sense 2 2 a : producing little or no phenotypic effect when occurring in heterozygous condition with a contrasting allele recessive genes b : expressed only when the determining gene is in the homozygous condition recessive traits a recessive disease recessively adverb recessiveness noun recessive 2 of 2 noun 1 : an organism possessing one or more recessive characters 2 : a recessive character or gene Synonyms Adjective backward bashful coy demure diffident introverted modest retiring self-effacing sheepish shy withdrawn See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective a recessive genius who was most comfortable working alone in his chemistry lab Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Plunking this recessive central figure down into a stale mix of tropes and themes — fraught homecoming, terminally ill mother, aggrieved LGBTQ child — Pallaoro fails to tap into anything especially surprising or insightful. Jon Frosch, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2022 Surely this is the most recessive self-portrait in the history of art. Eric Gibson, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 The genes a child inherits from their parents help dictate some innate qualities later in life, depending on what genes, from which parent, are dominant or recessive. Jon Michail, Forbes, 23 May 2022 But there was this recessive gene in the party that went through the Pat Buchanans and Sarah Palins. New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022 Well, that’s the only part of him that’s not recessive. New York Times, 10 Jan. 2022 Elsewhere, male leads can be recessive, and the battles-of-the-sexes dynamic works far better when there’s a MacMurray, a Grant, a Flynn or a William Powell on the other side of the see-saw. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 10 Feb. 2022 In fact, consumers almost won’t recognize it as a Shiner product — the Shiner is pretty recessive on the packaging. Richard Webner, Chron, 30 Jan. 2022 From the start, critics complained about a main character who seemed dangerously recessive, observing other people’s foibles in loosey-goosey comic sketches that barely added up. New York Times, 9 Dec. 2021 Noun The ability to generate double-recessives would have been a valuable lab tool in itself. Jennifer Kahn, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2020 See More Word History First Known Use Adjective 1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition recessive adjective re·ces·sive ri-ˈse-siv : being or produced by a form of a gene whose effect can be hidden by a dominant gene and which can produce a noticeable effect only when two copies of the gene are present Blue eye color is a recessive trait. Medical Definition recessive 1 of 2 adjective re·ces·sive ri-ˈses-iv 1 : producing little or no phenotypic effect when occurring in heterozygous condition with a contrasting allele recessive genes 2 : expressed only when the determining gene is in the homozygous condition recessive traits recessive 2 of 2 noun 1 : a recessive character or gene 2 : an organism possessing one or more recessive characters recessive adjective as in shy not comfortable around people a recessive genius who was most comfortable working alone in his chemistry lab Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shy withdrawn lone introverted diffident bashful demure backward sheepish coy modest antisocial retiring reserved unassertive self-effacing unsociable awkward unsocial embarrassed unenterprising unadventurous uptight inhibited self-conscious lone-wolf uneasy Antonyms & Near Antonyms extroverted extraverted outgoing social gregarious immodest sociable forceful companionable bold convivial boon dashing uninhibited clubbable brash clubable forward unreserved overbold See More
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recessive

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