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Recessed

To inset into something, or to recede.

📖 Definitions of "Recessed"

verb

1
To inset into something, or to recede.
"Recess the screw so it does not stick out."
2
To take or declare a break.
"Class will recess for 20 minutes."
3
To appoint, with a recess appointment.
4
To make a recess in.
"to recess a wall"

adjective

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
hollownoun	An unfilled space in something solid; a cavity, natural or artificial.
concavenoun	Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.
sunken	caused, by natural or unnatural means, to be depressed (lower than the surrounding area) or submerged
deep-set	Set deeply below a surface, as on a face.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
deep-set	Set deeply below a surface, as on a face.
concavenoun	Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.
sunken	caused, by natural or unnatural means, to be depressed (lower than the surrounding area) or submerged
hollownoun	An unfilled space in something solid; a cavity, natural or artificial.
embedded	Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
downlightsnoun	A light fixture installed in a hollow opening in a ceiling, concentrating the light in a downward direction.
encased	Enclosed; existing within a container.
sunk	doomed to extinction
backward	Indicating position or direction.
retropositioned	Of a body part, located behind the normal position.
retractedverb	Withdrawn back and in, as the claws of a cat.
back	(not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
retrolentalnoun	(anatomy) Situated behind a lens (of the eye).
reentrant	(programming) That may be executed more than once at a time either by different threads, or because of recursion.
deepsetnoun	Alternative form of deep-set. [Set deeply below a surface, as on a face.]
retroverted	Turned or tilted back.
subdented	(uncommon) Indented beneath.
retroductal	(anatomy) Behind a duct
backstagenoun	The area behind a stage out of view of the audience where performers wait to give their show; especially that of the dressing rooms.
posternnoun	(architecture) A back gate, back door, side entrance, or other gateway distinct from the main entrance, especially in a city wall or fortification.