noun
passivity
Passivity (noun) means not doing anything; being inactive rather than active.
noun
1
Not doing anything; being inactive rather than active.
2
A tendency to give in to others rather than assert oneself.
3
Not taking action or initiative oneself.
4
(psychology) A belief that one's own thoughts or actions are being controlled by someone or something outside oneself.
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Etymology
Formed from passive and -ity.
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What is the meaning of passivity?
"passivity" (noun) means not doing anything; being inactive rather than active.
What is another word for passivity?
Other words for "passivity" include passiveness.
What is the opposite of passivity?
The opposite of "passivity" is activity.
What are the different meanings of passivity?
"passivity" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not doing anything; being inactive rather than active; 2. A tendency to give in to others rather than assert oneself; 3. Not taking action or initiative oneself.
