passive
//ˈpæs.ɪv//
Adjective
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1
Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
He remained passive during the meeting and didn't share his opinion.
2
(Grammar) Denoting a voice of verbs in which the subject undergoes the action of the verb.
In the sentence 'The cake was eaten,' the verb is in the passive voice.
3
Not actively participating or contributing; inactive or submissive.
He took a passive role in the discussion and rarely shared his opinions.
Noun
1
(Grammar) The passive voice or a passive form of a verb.
The sentence "The book was written by her" is in the passive.