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Passive

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

(grammar) The passive voice of verbs.

📖 Definitions of "Passive"

noun
  1. 1

    (grammar) The passive voice of verbs.

  2. 2

    (grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.

  3. 3

    A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.

  4. 4

    Any component that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.

adjective
  1. 1

    Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

  2. 2

    Taking no action.

    "He remained passive during the protest."

  3. 3

    (grammar) Being in the passive voice.

  4. 4

    Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.

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