recessively
- adverb
- /rɪˈsɛsɪvli/
:
de manera discreta
- He always preferred to act recessively in group projects, letting others take the spotlight.
Examples
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The supporting characters appear recessively in the film, drawing little attention from the audience.
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The colors in the background blend recessively so that the main subject stands out.
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He acted recessively.
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She spoke recessively during the meeting.
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The colors in the background blend recessively so that the main subject stands out.
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He always preferred to act recessively in group projects, letting others take the spotlight.
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The supporting characters appear recessively in the film, drawing little attention from the audience.
Synonyms
In a quiet way that does not get attention
Antonyms
How Noticeable
Surface Forms
Morphology
recessively = recessive (semi-transparent) = recess + ive + ly
The adverb derives regularly from 'recessive' + '-ly', but the non-technical sense 'in a less conspicuous way' is uncommon and may not be obvious to learners who only know 'recess' or the genetic sense.
Etymology
Recessively comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and cedere 'to go', the same idea behind the English words recede and recess. So when something happens recessively it is kept 'in the background' or not very noticeable, letting other things stand out.