passivity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The state of being passive.
Submissiveness.
A lack of initiative.
The belief that one's thoughts or actions are influenced or controlled by an external agent.

/pæˈsɪvɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-passivity.wav

passivity passivities

From passive + -ity.

passiveness

activity

passion passionate passive patience patient

interpassivity nonpassivity

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