How to Pronounce "recessive"

word

ɹəˈsɛsɪv

ri-SESS-iv

ɹɪsˈɛsɪv

ri-SESS-iv

Definition

Describes a genetic trait or gene that is only expressed when inherited from both parents because it is masked by a dominant trait.

American English

ɹəˈsɛsɪv

British English

ɹɪsˈɛsɪv

ri-SESS-iv

Blue eyes are a recessive trait.

A recessive gene must come from both parents to show up.

Baldness is not always a recessive condition.

You need two copies of the recessive allele for that trait to appear.