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passive
(adjective)
passive
(adjective)
Meaning
not actively taking part or responding
Example
"In the argument, she remained passive, choosing not to voice her opinion."
Synonyms
inactivedocile
Antonyms
activeassertive
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'passivus', meaning capable of suffering.
Related word forms
noun: passivity
verb: passivize
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