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    pas·siv·i·ty
    /paˈsivədē/

    noun

    • 1. acceptance of what happens, without active response or resistance: "the perceived passivity of the populace is deceptive"
    • 2. the state of inactivity of a metal made unreactive by a thin inert surface layer of oxide: "nickel increases the overall passivity of the iron"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPASSIVITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PASSIVITY definition: 1. the quality or state of being passive 2. the quality or state of being passive. Learn more.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPASSIVITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Here are some insights about becoming a better communicator without being at either extreme of passivity or arrogance. From Fast Company. He found that a state of passivity could be induced in dogs by giving them repeated and inescapable shocks. From The New York Review of Books.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpassivity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of passivity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. www.aconsciousrethink.com › 899312 Traits Of A Passive Person - A Conscious Rethink

    Sep 28, 2023 · What does it mean to have a passive personality? These 12 traits and behaviors define a passive person and their approach to life and communication.

  6. www.definitions.net › definition › PassivityWhat does Passivity mean? - Definitions.net

    Passivity is a quality or state of being inactive, submissive, or accepting actions or changes without active response or resistance. It involves a lack of initiative or strong reaction, often implying compliance or acquiescence to the will of others. Webster Dictionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes. Passivity noun.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'passivity' - Collins Online Dictionary

    A complete guide to the word "PASSIVITY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPASSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    not acting to influence or change a situation; allowing other people to be in control: He's very passive in the relationship. Traditionally in many professions women have been confined to more passive roles. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. passive adjective (INCOME) finance & economics specialized.

  9. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › passivityExamples of 'Passivity' in a Sentence - Merriam-Webster

    Oct 24, 2020 · 'Passivity' in a sentence: At a weekend rally in Long Beach, Newsom urged Democrats to shake off doubt and passivity and go to the polls.

  10. muse.dillfrog.com › meaning › word"passivity" | Definition and Related Words - muse.dillfrog.com

    passivity. Noun. The trait of remaining inactive; A lack of initiative (synset 104643754) tells us about: inactive, passive - lacking in energy or will is a type of: inactiveness, inactivity, inertia - a disposition to remain inactive or inert ...

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › passivityPASSIVITY - 105 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

    These are words and phrases related to passivity. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of passivity.