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How to pronounce “recessive

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Pronunciation guide for recessive

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of recessive with real speech in context.
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4 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Cara E. Yar Khan: The beautiful balance between courage and fearI was diagnosed with a recessive genetic condition
Definition summary
Going back; receding.

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How to pronounce recessive

Cara E. Yar Khan: The beautiful balance between courage and fear

I was diagnosed with a recessive genetic condition

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “recessive

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Going back; receding.
  • (genetics) Able to be masked by a dominant allele or trait.
  • (by extension) Not dominant; whose effect is masked by stronger effects.
  • [Noun]
  • (genetics) A gene that is recessive.

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