passivity

Noun
Synonyms: passiveness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiativeSynonyms: passiveness
  2. submission to others or to outside influencesSynonyms: passiveness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Passivity \Pas*siv"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. passivit['e].]

1.Passiveness; -- opposed to activity. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

2.(Physics) The tendency of a body to remain in a given state, either of motion or rest, till disturbed by another body; inertia. --Cheyne. [1913 Webster]

3.(Chem.) The quality or condition of any substance which has no inclination to chemical activity; inactivity. [1913 Webster]

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