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passivity in German

passivity in German is Passivität, Passivzustand, Unterwürfigkeit — passivity means not doing anything; being inactive rather than active.

passivity in German

Passivität
noun
The state of being passive.
Passivzustand
noun
The state of being passive.
Unterwürfigkeit
noun
Submissiveness.
Passivhaltung
noun
A lack of initiative.
Passivität
noun
A lack of initiative.

What does "passivity" mean?

  1. noun Not doing anything; being inactive rather than active.
  2. noun A tendency to give in to others rather than assert oneself.
  3. noun Not taking action or initiative oneself.
  4. noun (psychology) A belief that one's own thoughts or actions are being controlled by someone or something outside oneself.
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What is "passivity" in German?
"passivity" in German is Passivität, Passivzustand, Unterwürfigkeit. passivity means: Not doing anything; being inactive rather than active.
Are there other ways to say "passivity" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "passivity": Passivität, Passivzustand, Unterwürfigkeit, Passivhaltung.
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