Passive

Quick meaning: Passive is an adjective meaning Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

Meaning

Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

a passive balloon

a passive aeroplane

He remained passive during the protest.

passive flight, such as gliding and soaring

Word Forms

• passives

Synonyms for passive

Depending on context, synonyms include disinterested, idle, inactive, abeyant, cessant, dormant.

Antonyms for passive

Common opposites include active, abuzz, agile, airy, alive, animated.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inactive, peaceful, unresisting, resistless, nonviolent, supine.

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