re·ces·sive 
/rɪˈsɛsɪv/ adjective
/rɪˈsɛsɪv/ adjective biology : causing or relating to a characteristic or condition that a child will have only if both of the child's parents have it
▪ recessive genes ▪ Red hair is a recessive trait. = Red hair is recessive. — opposite dominant
▪ recessive genes ▪ Red hair is a recessive trait. = Red hair is recessive. — opposite dominant
