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 countryโs 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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