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Passive

noun
/ˈpæs.ɪv/
Word Frequency: 16.5

Definitions

1.noun(grammar) The passive voice of verbs.
2.noun(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
3.nounA customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.
4.nounAny component that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
5.adjectiveBeing subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
6.adjectiveTaking no action.
"He remained passive during the protest."
7.adjective(grammar) Being in the passive voice.
8.adjectiveBeing inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
9.adjectiveNot participating in management.
10.adjectiveWithout motive power.
"a passive balloon; a passive aeroplane; passive flight, such as gliding and soaring"
11.adjectiveOf a component: that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.

Synonyms

disinterestedidleinactiveuninvolvedpeacefulunresistingresistlessnonviolentsupinepassive voicesilentinert

Antonyms

activeaggressive

Rhymes With

impassivemassivebrasovamass ofbass ofbassa ofbluegrass ofbras of
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