passive

Meaning

Adj

1. Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
2. Taking no action.
3. Being in the passive voice.
4. Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
5. Not participating in management.
6. Without motive power.
7. Of a component: that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
8. Where allowance is made for a possible future event.

Noun

1. The passive voice of verbs.
2. A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
3. A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.
4. Any component that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
5. Short for passive attack.

Concepts

passive

inactive

inert

passive voice

negative

sluggish

lethargic

apathetic

indifferent

unconcerned

lazy

supine

peaceful

lacking initiative

pessimistic

unmotivated

asleep

dormant

drowsy

slow-moving

leisurely

nonviolent

pacifist

bearing no interest

effortless

obedient

humble

latent

unenterprising

on the defensive

torpid

passive interaction

compliant

docile

submissive

unresisting

antagonistic

cynical

calm

phlegmatic

fourth person

noneffective

Hyphenated as

pas‧sive

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

Etymology

From Middle English passyf, passyve, from Middle French, French passif, from Latin passivus (“serving to express the suffering of an action; in late Latin literally capable of suffering or feeling”), from passus, past participle of pati (“to suffer”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *peh₁- (“to hurt”); compare patient.

Sentences

Passive recreation typically requires little management and can be provided at very low costs .