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passive

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

Phonetics

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

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noun

  • (grammar) The passive voice of verbs.

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

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

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

adjective

  • Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

  • Taking no action.

    Example: He remained passive during the protest.

  • (grammar) Being in the passive voice.

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

  • Not participating in management.

  • Without motive power.

    Example: a passive balloon; a passive aeroplane; passive flight, such as gliding and soaring

  • Of a component: that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.