Definition of Recessive

going in a backwards direction

Examples of Recessive in a sentence

When my teenager becomes upset, she resorts to the recessive behavior of a small child and starts sucking her thumb.  🔊

Riley has decided to abandon modern appliances to live a recessive lifestyle like that of our country’s first settlers.  🔊

Despite attending tutoring twice a week, my son has returned to his recessive study habits and is no longer passing his classes.  🔊

My sixty-five-year old teacher continues to use recessive teaching equipment like a chalkboard and an overhead projector.  🔊

After leaving the rehabilitation center, Bob fell into his recessive habits of drinking and using drugs.  🔊

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