noun
a genetic trait that is not expressed when the dominant form of the trait is present
adjective
describing a trait that is not expressed in the presence of a dominant trait
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The presence of a recessive character can be masked by a dominant one in an organism's genetic makeup.
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Sometimes a recessive character can skip a generation in a family.
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Dude, did you inherit that recessive character from your mom or dad?
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His shyness was like a recessive character in his personality, rarely showing itself in social situations.