■ adjective
1》 Genetics relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes which are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents. Often contrasted with dominant .
2》 undergoing an economic recession.
3》 Phonetics (of stress) tending to fall on the first syllable.
■ noun Genetics a ~ trait or gene.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
recessivity noun
Origin
C17: from recess , on the pattern of excessive .