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passivity

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pas·siv·i·ty  (p-sv-t)
n.
The condition or quality of being passive; inactivity, quiescence, or submissiveness.
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Noun1.passivity - the trait of remaining inactivepassivity - the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
passiveness
inertia, inactiveness, inactivity - a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"
spiritlessness, numbness, apathy, indifference - the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
torpidness, torpor, listlessness, torpidity - inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy
2.passivity - submission to others or to outside influences
passiveness
submissiveness - the trait of being willing to yield to the will of another person or a superior force etc.
Translations
passivity [pæˈsɪvɪti] n → passivité f
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