passive
IPA: pˈæsɪv
noun
- (grammar) The passive voice of verbs.
- (grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
- (marketing) A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.
- (electronics) 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.
- (grammar) Being in the passive voice.
- (psychology) Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
- (finance) Not participating in management.
- (aviation) Without motive power.
- (electronics) Of a component: that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
- (passive provision) Where allowance is made for a possible future event.
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Examples of "passive" in Sentences
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