Recessive Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in biology and genetics. Often paired with 'gene,' 'trait,' or 'allele' (e.g., 'recessive gene'). Opposite of 'dominant.' Not generally used outside scientific contexts.
Spanish: recesivoPortuguese (BR): recessivoPortuguese (PT): recessivoChinese (Simplified): 隐性Chinese (Traditional): 隱性Hindi: अपसर्गीArabic: متنحٍBengali: প্রতিরোধী (জিন/বৈশিষ্ট্য)Russian: рецессивныйJapanese: 劣性（じょせい）Vietnamese: lặnKorean: 열성Turkish: çekinikUrdu: مغلوب (جینیاتی)Indonesian: resesif
Example Sentences
Blue eyes are a recessive trait.
basic
A recessive gene must come from both parents to show up.
basic
Baldness is not always a recessive condition.
basic
You need two copies of the recessive allele for that trait to appear.
natural
Freckles are often controlled by a recessive gene, so you might not get them unless both parents carry it.
natural
He carries a recessive gene for a rare blood type, but he doesn't show the trait himself.
natural