recessive
gb/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv/ us/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv/
B2
Kiingereza
recesszív, hátrahúzódó, visszafogott
C1
TECHNICAL
1
recesszív
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t use recessive to mean “less common” in everyday situations; in genetics it refers to how a trait is inherited and expressed.
Maana
masked by a dominant gene
Miunganiko ya maneno
recessive gene
|recessive allele
|recessive trait
|recessive mutation
|recessive condition
|recessive disorder
|autosomal recessive
|sex-linked recessive
|recessive inheritance
|carry a recessive gene
Visawe
non-dominant (Close in meaning, but less standard in formal genetics.)
Vinyume
dominant (A dominant gene or trait is expressed even with only one copy.)
Mada
genetics
|biology
|health
|education
Ufafanuzi
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
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He has a recessive chin.
Hátrahúzódó álla van.
My hairline is becoming recessive.
A hajvonalam egyre hátrébb húzódik.
Maana
set back or receding
Miunganiko ya maneno
recessive chin
|recessive jaw
|recessive jawline
|recessive hairline
|slightly recessive
|noticeably recessive
|a recessive profile
Visawe
receding (Common everyday word; often used for hairlines.)
|
retreating (Suggests a backward movement or position.)
Vinyume
prominent (Prominent features stand out or project.)
|
projecting (Emphasizes sticking out forward.)
Mada
appearance
|health
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
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
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Use recessive colors for the background.
A háttérhez használj visszafogott színeket.
Maana
not standing out visually
Miunganiko ya maneno
recessive color
|recessive tones
|a recessive palette
|recessive design
|recessive detailing
|recessive background
Visawe
subtle (General word for not strong or obvious.)
|
understated (Often suggests an intentional lack of showiness.)
Vinyume
bold (Bold elements attract attention strongly.)
|
striking (Striking elements are immediately noticeable.)
Mada
art_design
|architecture
|communication
Ufafanuzi
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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
recessive
IPA
GB/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv/
US/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv/
Silabi na mkazo
re - cess - ive (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cess)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: recessive
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Mifano
- He started wearing his hair forward to hide a recessive hairline.
- A recessive hairline can be an early sign of male-pattern hair loss.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He has a recessive hairline.
recessive inheritance
1/ɹɪsˈɛsɪv ɪnhˈɛɹɪtəns/
fixed phrase
technical
inheritance requiring two copies
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Some traits are recessive.