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- [pas-iv]
- /ˈpæs ɪv/
- /ˈpæs.ɪv/
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- [pas-iv]
- /ˈpæs ɪv/
Definitions of passively word
- adjective passively not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to produce manifestations of an emotion or feeling. 1
- adjective passively not participating readily or actively; inactive: a passive member of a committee. 1
- adjective passively not involving visible reaction or active participation: to play a passive role. 1
- adjective passively inert or quiescent. 1
- adjective passively influenced, acted upon, or affected by some external force, cause, or agency; being the object of action rather than causing action (opposed to active). 1
- adjective passively receiving or characterized by the reception of impressions or influences from external sources. 1
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Origin of passively
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin passīvus literally, submissive, equivalent to pass(us) (past participle of patī to experience, undergo, submit) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Passively
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passively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adverb passively
- compliantly — complying; obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way: a man with a compliant nature.
- docilely — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
- fatalistically — the acceptance of all things and events as inevitable; submission to fate: Her fatalism helped her to face death with stoic calm.
- flaccidly — In a flaccid manner.
- inertly — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
Antonyms for passively
adjective passively
- impassively — without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
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