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recessive

adjective as in passive

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For Olsen, the part of the shy, recessive Christina felt more distanced from her recent roles in the series “Love & Death” or as part of the extended Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Cockayne syndrome is a severe autosomal recessive disorder caused by defective DNA repair mechanisms.

Shy and recessive in person, Mr. Montana was nonetheless a born showman.

Erythrism is likely caused by a recessive genetic mutation that triggers an increased production of red pigmentation in areas of fur or skin that are typically black, such as the badger’s facial stripes.

White penguins are rare because leucism is a recessive gene, and they may be more vulnerable to predators due to being more easily seen.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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