Synonyms of recessive

Noun

1. recessive allele, recessive, allele, allelomorph

usage: an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical

Adjective

1. recessionary, recessive

usage: of or pertaining to a recession

2. recessive (vs. dominant)

usage: (of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical

Definition and meaning of recessive (Dictionary)