German Meaning of passive

passiv

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Definitions and Meaning of passive in English

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passive (n)

the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb

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passive (a)

lacking in energy or will

expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb

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passive (s)

peacefully resistant in response to injustice

Webster

passive (a.)

Not active, but acted upon; suffering or receiving impressions or influences; as, they were passive spectators, not actors in the scene.

Receiving or enduring without either active sympathy or active resistance; without emotion or excitement; patient; not opposing; unresisting; as, passive obedience; passive submission.

Inactive; inert; not showing strong affinity; as, red phosphorus is comparatively passive.

Designating certain morbid conditions, as hemorrhage or dropsy, characterized by relaxation of the vessels and tissues, with deficient vitality and lack of reaction in the affected tissues.

FAQs About the word passive

passiv

the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb, lacking in energy or wi

gefügig,gehorsam,resigniert,konform,gefügig,teilnahmslos,nicht resistent,Patient,stoisch,stoisch

gegensätzlich,trotzig,rebellisch,feuerfest,widerstandsfähig,widersetzend,unkontrollierbar,unnachgiebig,protestierend,widerspenstig

passionless => Leidenschaftslos, passionist => Passionist, passioning => Leidenschaft, passionflower vine => Passionsblume, passionflower family => Passionsblumengewächse,