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RECESSIVES

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Recessives.

Recessives - as an adjective

Of or pertaining to a recession

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recessionary

(of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dominant

Recessives - as a noun

An allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recessive allele

Example Sentences

"The presence of two recessives determines the expression of a recessive trait."
"Certain genetic disorders are caused by inheriting two recessives."
"In Mendelian genetics, recessives are represented by lowercase letters."
"Some eye colors are the result of hidden recessives in the genetic makeup."
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Word Game Points

Is RECESSIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recessives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECESSIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is RECESSIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recessives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECESSIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is RECESSIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recessives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECESSIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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