passive
Word Statistics
Standard vocabulary
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
1. (grammar) The passive voice of verbs.
2. (grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
3. A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.
4. Any component that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
1. Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
2. Taking no action.
"He remained passive during the protest."
3. (grammar) Being in the passive voice.
4. Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
5. Not participating in management.
6. Without motive power.
"a passive balloon; a passive aeroplane; passive flight, such as gliding and soaring"
7. Of a component: that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
Synonyms
≠ Antonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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