re·com·bi·nant I. \rēˈkämbənənt\noun (-s) Etymology:recombination + -ant biology: an individual exhibiting recombination II. \(ˈ)rēˈkämbənənt\adjective Etymology:recombinant, noun 1.: relating to or exhibiting genetic recombination 2. a.: relating to or containing genetically engineered DNA b.: produced by genetic engineering < recombinant bovine growth hormone >