Definition of Passivity

1. Noun. The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative.

Exact synonyms: Passiveness
Generic synonyms: Inactiveness, Inactivity, Inertia
Specialized synonyms: Apathy, Indifference, Numbness, Spiritlessness, Listlessness, Torpidity, Torpidness, Torpor
Attributes: Inactive, Passive
Derivative terms: Passive, Passive

2. Noun. Submission to others or to outside influences.
Exact synonyms: Passiveness
Generic synonyms: Submissiveness
Derivative terms: Passive

Definition of Passivity

1. n. Passiveness; -- opposed to activity.

Definition of Passivity

1. [n -TIES]

Medical Definition of Passivity

1. 1. Passiveness; opposed to activity. 2. The tendency of a body to remain in a given state, either of motion or rest, till disturbed by another body; inertia. 3. The quality or condition of any substance which has no inclination to chemical activity; inactivity. Origin: Cf. F. Passivite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Passivity

passive transference
passive transport
passive transport
passive tremor
passive trust
passive vasoconstriction
passive vasodilation
passive voice
passivism
passivism
passivisms
passivist
passivists
passivities
passivity (current term)
passivity (current term)
passkey
passkeys
passless
passman
passmen
passment
passments
passout
passouts
passover
Passover
passovers
Passover supper
passport

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