Recessive

Synonyms of recessive

• dormant
• inactive
• latent

Antonyms of recessive

• active
• dominant
• expressed

Collocations of recessive

recessive gene

Frequency: 85 %

The child inherited the trait due to a recessive gene from both parents.

recessive trait

Frequency: 75 %

The blue eyes were a result of a recessive trait in the family.

recessive allele

Frequency: 70 %

The presence of the recessive allele led to the expression of the trait.

recessive inheritance

Frequency: 65 %

The pattern of recessive inheritance was observed in the family history.

recessive phenotype

Frequency: 60 %

The recessive phenotype became visible in the offspring.

Idiomatic Expressions for recessive

• Phrase: recessive trait
  Meaning: a trait that is only expressed when an individual has two copies of the recessive gene for that trait
  Usage: Blue eyes are a recessive trait, meaning both parents must pass on the recessive gene for a child to have blue eyes.