recessive
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English
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Definitions
noun
an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
adjective
(of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹʌsˈɛsɪv/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural recessives
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
of or pertaining to a recession
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
impressiveaggressiveexcessiveprogressiveobsessivepossessiveoppressiveexpressivedepressivesuccessiverepressiveregressiveunimpressive
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