recessive
gb/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv/ us/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv/
B2
Inglês
recesszív, hátrahúzódó, visszafogott
C1
TECHNICAL
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recesszív
C1
Padrão de uso:
[gene/allele/trait] is recessive (to [dominant gene/allele/trait])
Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive gene, so a child must inherit two copies to be affected.
A cisztás fibrózist egy recesszív gén okozza, ezért ahhoz, hogy a gyermek érintett legyen, két példányt kell örökölnie.
Brown eye color is often taught as dominant to blue, which is treated as recessive in simple genetics examples.
A barna szemszínt gyakran dominánsnak tanítják a kékkel szemben, amelyet az egyszerű genetikai példákban recesszívnek tekintenek.
The mutation behaves as recessive in lab crosses, appearing only in the homozygous offspring.
Exemplos para estudantes
Blue eyes can be recessive.
A kék szemszín lehet recesszív.
A recessive trait may not show in the child.
Egy recesszív tulajdonság nem biztos, hogy megjelenik a gyermeknél.
Erro comum:
Don’t use recessive to mean “less common” in everyday situations; in genetics it refers to how a trait is inherited and expressed.
Significado
masked by a dominant gene
Colocações
recessive gene
|recessive allele
|recessive trait
|recessive mutation
|recessive condition
|recessive disorder
|autosomal recessive
|sex-linked recessive
|recessive inheritance
|carry a recessive gene
Sinônimos
non-dominant (Close in meaning, but less standard in formal genetics.)
Antônimos
dominant (A dominant gene or trait is expressed even with only one copy.)
Temas
genetics
|biology
|health
|education
Definição
If a gene or trait is recessive, you usually see it only when a person has two copies of it.
In genetics, describing a gene, allele, or trait that is expressed in an individual only when two copies are present, or when no dominant form is present to mask it.
B2
2
hátrahúzódó
B2
Padrão de uso:
a recessive [chin/jawline/hairline]
He has a slightly recessive chin that gives his profile a softer look.
Enyhén hátrahúzódó álla van, amitől lágyabbnak hat a profilja.
The dentist noted a recessive lower jaw and recommended further evaluation.
A fogorvos hátrahúzódó alsó állcsontot állapított meg, és további vizsgálatot javasolt.
Photos from his twenties show a much less recessive hairline.
Exemplos para estudantes
He has a recessive chin.
Hátrahúzódó álla van.
My hairline is becoming recessive.
A hajvonalam egyre hátrébb húzódik.
Significado
set back or receding
Colocações
recessive chin
|recessive jaw
|recessive jawline
|recessive hairline
|slightly recessive
|noticeably recessive
|a recessive profile
Sinônimos
receding (Common everyday word; often used for hairlines.)
|
retreating (Suggests a backward movement or position.)
Antônimos
prominent (Prominent features stand out or project.)
|
projecting (Emphasizes sticking out forward.)
Temas
appearance
|health
|daily_life
Definição
If something like a chin or hairline is recessive, it goes back rather than sticking out.
Describing a physical feature that is less prominent because it slopes or sits farther back than usual.
C1
FORMAL
3
visszafogott
B2
Padrão de uso:
a recessive [color/design/element]
They chose a recessive color scheme so the artwork would be the main focus.
Visszafogott színvilágot választottak, hogy a műalkotás kerüljön a középpontba.
The building’s recessive façade makes the entrance feel more dramatic.
Az épület visszafogott homlokzata drámaibbá teszi a bejáratot.
In the final layout, the grid lines are recessive and the headings do the visual work.
Exemplos para estudantes
Use recessive colors for the background.
A háttérhez használj visszafogott színeket.
Significado
not standing out visually
Colocações
recessive color
|recessive tones
|a recessive palette
|recessive design
|recessive detailing
|recessive background
Sinônimos
subtle (General word for not strong or obvious.)
|
understated (Often suggests an intentional lack of showiness.)
Antônimos
bold (Bold elements attract attention strongly.)
|
striking (Striking elements are immediately noticeable.)
Temas
art_design
|architecture
|communication
Definição
If a color or design is recessive, it looks quiet and stays in the background.
Describing a color, design, or element that is intentionally subdued and seems to fall into the background rather than attracting attention.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
recessive
AFI
GB/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv/
US/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv/
Sílabas e tonicidade
re - cess - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cess)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: recessive
Expressões
autosomal recessive
1/ˈɔtoʊsəməl ɹɪsˈɛsɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
recessive on non-sex chromosomes
An autosomal recessive condition happens when a person gets two copies of a changed gene that is not on a sex chromosome.
Exemplos
- Tay-Sachs is an autosomal recessive disorder.
- Because it’s autosomal recessive, both parents are often unaffected carriers.
recessive allele
1/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv əlˈɛli/
fixed phrase
technical
allele masked by dominant
Exemplos
- If you inherit one dominant allele and one recessive allele, the dominant trait is usually the one you see.
- The study tracked the frequency of a recessive allele in the population.
recessive gene
1/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv d͡ʒˈin/
fixed phrase
technical
gene expressed only without dominance
A recessive gene usually affects you only if you get two copies.
Exemplos
- Both parents can carry a recessive gene without having the disease themselves.
- The counselor explained how a recessive gene can be passed on silently for generations.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She carries a recessive gene.
recessive hairline
1/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv hˈɛɹlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase
hairline that has moved back
A recessive hairline is a hairline that is going back.
Exemplos
- He started wearing his hair forward to hide a recessive hairline.
- A recessive hairline can be an early sign of male-pattern hair loss.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He has a recessive hairline.
recessive inheritance
1/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv ɪnhˈɛɹɪtəns/
fixed phrase
technical
inheritance requiring two copies
Exemplos
- The family history suggested recessive inheritance rather than a dominant pattern.
- Recessive inheritance can make a condition appear unexpectedly in a family.
recessive trait
1/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv tɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
genetic trait hidden by dominant one
A genetic trait that usually does not appear unless a person or animal gets the same gene for it from both parents.
Exemplos
- Blue eyes are often taught as an example of a recessive trait.
- A recessive trait can skip generations and appear in grandchildren.
- For a recessive trait to show, the organism must inherit the recessive gene from both parents.
recessive trait
1/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv tɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
trait needing two copies
A recessive trait usually appears only if you get it from both parents.
Exemplos
- In the worksheet, students predicted the chance of inheriting a recessive trait.
- A recessive trait may skip a generation if only one parent passes on the allele.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Some traits are recessive.