recessive
(re-ces-sive)
3 syllables
Definition
adjective. a type of gene that does not show when a dominant gene is present.
Example Sentence
He is a recessive genius most comfortable working alone in his chemistry lab.
More Example Sentences
Some flowers have recessive color patterns.
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recessive
Rhymes
- aggressive
- depressive
- excessive
- expressive
- impressive
- obsessive
- oppressive
- possessive
- progressive
- recessive
- regressive
- repressive
- successive
- unimpressive