recessive
UK/rɪ'sesɪv/US/ri'sesiv/
GREB2
Definitions
adj.
(Genetics) expressed only when two matching genes are present; tending to recede
（遗传学）隐性的；后退的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (back) + cess (go) + -ive = "tending to go back / hold back." In genetics, a recessive gene 'hangs back' — it shows only when not overridden by a dominant one.
Root ced still carries 90 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.recessive gene隐性基因
- 2.recessive trait隐性性状
- 3.recessive allele隐性等位基因
- 4.recessive disorder隐性遗传病
Example Sentences
- 1.
Blue eyes are caused by a recessive gene.
- 2.
The disorder is inherited in a recessive pattern.
Easily Confused
recessive vs dominant (genetics) — A dominant gene shows even with just one copy; a recessive gene 'recedes' and shows only when both copies match. Recessive = hangs back; dominant = takes over.