noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality or principle of being passive. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

contemplationdormancyidlenessimmobilityinactivityindolence

Etymology

From passive + -ism.

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