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English noun: passivity

1. passivity (attribute) the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative


Synonymspassiveness


Broader (hypernym)inactiveness, inactivity, inertia


Narrower (hyponym)apathy, indifference, listlessness, numbness, spiritlessness, torpidity, torpidness, torpor


Attributeinactive, passive

2. passivity (attribute) submission to others or to outside influences


Synonymspassiveness


Broader (hypernym)submissiveness









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