Passive ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Passive ( adjective )

1. Not actively engaged in an activity; not participating or taking an active role.
2. Not showing or feeling emotion; calm and unresponsive.
3. Not able to resist or prevent something from happening; accepting something without resistance.

Origin:

From the latin passivus, from passus, past participle of pati "to suffer, bear".

Examples:

1. The audience was passive and unresponsive during the entire performance.
2. He has a passive attitude towards life and just goes with the flow.
3. The company adopted a passive investment strategy in which they did not actively buy or sell stocks.
4. She had a passive role in the relationship, always following her partner's lead.
5. The government's passive response to the crisis was criticized by many.

(As a noun)

Passive ( noun )

1. Not actively engaged in an activity; not participating or taking an active role.
2. Not showing or feeling emotion; calm and unresponsive.
3. Not able to resist or prevent something from happening; accepting something without resistance.

Origin:

From the latin passivus, from passus, past participle of pati "to suffer, bear".

Examples:

1. The audience was passive and unresponsive during the entire performance.
2. He has a passive attitude towards life and just goes with the flow.
3. The company adopted a passive investment strategy in which they did not actively buy or sell stocks.
4. She had a passive role in the relationship, always following her partner's lead.
5. The government's passive response to the crisis was criticized by many.