隐性

隱性

yǐnxìng

adjective HSK 7-9 #25,762

Meanings

Literally 'hidden nature' — not outwardly visible

这种疾病属于隐性遗传。

Zhèzhǒng jíbìng shǔyú yǐnxìng yíchuán.

This disease is a recessive genetic trait.

隐性成本往往容易被忽视。

Yǐnxìng chéngběn wǎngwǎng róngyì bèi hūshì.

Hidden costs are often easily overlooked.

usage

隐性 is the opposite of 显性 (dominant/overt). Used in genetics (recessive), economics (hidden costs), and general contexts (implicit knowledge).

隐 yǐn

性 xìng