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recessive
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Synonyms:

passive, latent, inactive, not dominant, receding, regressive, suspended, refluent, relapsing, dormant, atavistic, retrograde

Antonyms:

dominant, prevailing , overbalancing, commanding, influential , overbearing, powerful , forceful, leading , progressive, active

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