Recessive

adj. (about inherited traits) not expressed due to a dominant trait inherited from the other parent (Genetics)

Adjective
1. of or pertaining to a recession
(synonym) recessionary
(pertainym) recession
2. of genes; producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical
(antonym) dominant

adj. recessive, (about inherited traits) not expressed due to a dominant trait inherited from the other parent (Genetics)

adj. recessionary, recessive, (about inherited traits) not expressed due to a dominant trait inherited from the other parent (Genetics)

(a.)
Going back; receding.