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Passive
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Meaning
Adj
●
Being
subjected
to an
action
without
producing
a reaction.
●
Taking no action.
●
In Grammar:
Being in the
passive
voice.
●
In Psychology:
Being
inactive
and
submissive
in a relationship, especially in a
sexual
one.
●
In Finance:
Not
participating
in management.
●
In Aviation:
Without
motive
power.
●
In Electronics:
Of a
component
: that
consumes
but does not
produce
energy, or is
incapable
of power gain.
●
Where
allowance
is
made for
a possible future event.
Noun
●
In Grammar:
The
passive voice
of verbs.
●
In Grammar:
A form of a
verb
that is in the
passive
voice.
●
In Marketing:
A customer who is
satisfied
with a product or service, but not
keen
enough to
promote
it by
word
of mouth.
●
In Electronics:
Any
component
that
consumes
but does not
produce
energy, or is
incapable
of power gain.
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Origin
passive
English
passif
French
passivus
Latin
pati
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Inactive
Idle
Disinterested
Uninvolved
Docile
Shy
Antonyms
Active
Aggressive
Related
Reactive
Stun
Timid
Ult
Stealth
Active
Silent
Weak
Aery
Evasive
Shield
Submissive
Neutral
Lazy
Static
Receptive
Defensive
Aggressive
Slow
Ultimate
Helpless
Assertive
Proactive
Squishy
Cooldowns
Emotional
Introverted
Smart
Masteries
Bruiser
Complacent
Calm
Positive
Q
Apathetic
Rigid
Tense
Meek
Strong
Participative
Reactionary
Cdr
Spontaneous
Quiet
Aloof
Naive
Violent
Verb
Cleave
Obedient
Vamp
Indifferent
Inattentive
More
Rhymes
Massive
Passive
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