What is another word for recessive trait?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɛsɪv tɹˈe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Recessive traits refer to the genetic traits that may be present in an individual but are not physically expressed since they are masked by the dominant traits. There are a few synonyms for the term 'recessive trait,' including 'hidden trait,' 'latent trait,' or 'suppressed trait.' All such traits may not show their physical effects or characteristics immediately, but they can affect the offspring or subsequent generations. Understanding the role and the expression of such traits is crucial in genetics and genetic counseling, as these may have long-lasting effects on the genetic makeup of individuals and populations. Thus, scientists, geneticists, and researchers often rely on discovering such suppressed traits to explore human inheritance patterns, among other genetic studies.
