passive

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Synonyms: massive

Antonyms: massive

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. Being subjected to an [[action]] without producing a [[reaction]].
2. Taking no action.
3. {{lb|en|grammar}} Being in the [[passive voice]].
4. {{lb|en|psychology}} Being [[inactive]] and [[submissive]] in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
5. {{lb|en|finance}} Not participating in management.
6. {{lb|en|aviation}} Without [[motive]] [[power]].
7. {{lb|en|electronics}} Of a component: that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
8. {{lb|en|in "passive provision"}} Where allowance is made for a possible future event.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|grammar}} The [[passive voice]] of [[verb]]s.
2. {{lb|en|grammar}} A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
3. {{lb|en|marketing}} A [[customer]] who is [[satisfied]] with a product or service, but not keen enough to [[promote]] it by [[word of mouth]].
4. {{lb|en|electronics}} Any component that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.
5. {{lb|en|gaming}} {{ellipsis of|en|passive attack}}.
6. A thing whose worth decreases with time.

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