noun
a recessive gene or trait
adjective
relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents
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The recessive gene was passed down from both parents, resulting in the expression of the trait.
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My sister got the recessive gene for blue eyes from our grandparents.
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I guess I got stuck with the recessive gene for being short.
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His recessive personality traits tend to come out when he's feeling overwhelmed.