Passive

/ˈpæs.ɪv/ · adjective

Meaning

Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction..

Definitions by Sense

1. Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
2. Taking no action.
3. (grammar) Being in the passive voice.
4. (psychology) Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
5. (finance) Not participating in management.
6. (aviation) Without motive power.
7. (electronics) Of a component: that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
8. (in "passive provision") Where allowance is made for a possible future event.

Example Sentences

He remained passive during the protest.

a passive balloon

a passive aeroplane

passive flight, such as gliding and soaring

There would be a shuttle service of four trains an hour from Reading, where the rebuilt station also has passive provision for the trains.

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The components include active devices such as logic, memory, processors, etc.; passives such as capacitors, resistors, crystal oscillators, inductances, etc.; […]

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• more passive
• most passive
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