recessive

The word “recessive” has 3 syllables: re-ces-sive

It's pronounced as /rɪˈses.ɪv/


What is synonym and antonym for recessive?

In the thesaurus, “recessive” has 27 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for recessive along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for recessive

Antonyms for recessive

  • bold
  • boon
  • brash
  • clubable
  • clubbable
  • companionable
  • convivial
  • dashing
  • extraverted
  • extroverted
  • forceful
  • forward
  • gregarious
  • immodest
  • outgoing
  • overbold
  • sociable
  • social
  • uninhibited
  • unreserved

Example Sentences

  • Blue eyes are often a recessive trait compared to brown eyes.
  • The geneticist explained how recessive genes can skip generations.
  • The disorder is caused by a recessive allele inherited from both parents.
  • In pea plants, the recessive trait for flower color appeared only when dominant traits were absent.
  • Scientists study recessive characteristics to understand inheritance patterns.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recessive, such as: antisocial, awkward, backward, bashful, bold, boon, brash.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

abashed

backward

backwards

unadventurous

unassertive


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