recessive meaning and definition

RECESSIVE noun

Definition of recessive (noun)

1. an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
   • synonyms: recessive allele

RECESSIVE adjective

Definition of recessive (adjective)

1. of or pertaining to a recession
   • synonyms: recessionary
2. (of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical
   • antonym: dominant