HyperDic: passivity

English > 2 senses of the word passivity:
NOUNattributepassivity, passivenessthe trait of remaining inactive
attributepassivity, passivenesssubmission to others or to outside influences
passivity > pronunciation
Soundspahsih'vihtiy
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English > passivity: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative.
Synonympassiveness
Attributespassive, inactivelacking in energy or will
Narrowerapathy, indifference, numbness, spiritlessnessThe trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
listlessness, torpidity, torpidness, torporinactivity / inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy
Broaderinactiveness, inactivity, inertiaA disposition to remain inactive or inert
Spanishpasividad
Catalanpassivitat
Adjectivespassivelacking in energy or will
English > passivity: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaningsubmission to others or to outside influences.
Synonympassiveness
BroadersubmissivenessThe trait of being willing / willing to yield to the will of another person or a superior force etc.

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