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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state or condition of being passive; passivity. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative wordnet
3. 3
   submission to others or to outside influences wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

passivityabeyanceacceptanceacediaacquiescenceapathy

Etymology

From passive + -ness.

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