passive

Definition of Passive in English :

Noun

the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb

Example Sentences:
'The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice'
'The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive'

passive voice

Adjective

2. inactive, passive

lacking in energy or will

Example Sentences:
'Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself'

inactive

3. passive, peaceful

peacefully resistant in response to injustice

Example Sentences:
'passive resistance'

peaceful

4. passive

expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb

Example Sentences:
'academics seem to favor passive sentences'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Passive

see synonyms of passive

adjective

1.

not active or not participating perceptibly in an activity, organization, etc

2.

unresisting and receptive to external forces; submissive

3.

not working or operating

4.

affected or acted upon by an external object or force

5. grammar

denoting a voice of verbs in sentences in which the grammatical subject is not the logical subject but rather the recipient of the action described by the verb, as was broken in the sentence The glass was broken by a boy

Compare active (sense 5a)

6. chemistry

(of a substance, esp a metal) apparently chemically unreactive, usually as a result of the formation of a thin protective layer that prevents further reaction

7. electronics, telecommunications

a.

containing no source of power and therefore capable only of attenuating a signal

a passive network

b.

not capable of amplifying a signal or controlling a function

a passive communications satellite

8. finance

(of a bond, share, debt, etc) yielding no interest

noun

9. grammar

a.

the passive voice

b.

a passive verb

Passive

see synonyms of passive

adjective

1.

influenced or acted upon without exerting influence or acting in return; inactive, but acted upon

2.

offering no opposition or resistance; submissive; yielding; patient

3.

taking no active part; inactive

4.

a. Chemistry

inert (sense 3)

b.

resistant to corrosion

5. Finance

of or relating to an investment that does not involve active participation in management, policy making, etc.

passive losses

6. Grammar

a.

denoting the voice or form of a verb whose subject is the recipient (object) of the action of the verb: opposed to active

b.

in or of the passive voice

in “The tree was struck by lightning,” was struck is a passive construction

noun Grammar

7.

the passive voice

8.

a verb in this voice

Passive

see synonyms of passive

adj.

1. Receiving or subjected to an action without responding or initiating an action in return: the mind viewed as a passive receptacle for sensory experience.

2. Accepting or submitting without objection or resistance; submissive: a passive acceptance of one's fate.

3. Existing, conducted, or experienced without active or concerted effort: “Although tick paralysis is a reportable disease in Washington, surveillance is passive, and only 10 cases were reported during 1987–1995” (US Department of Health and Human Services). “[Many parents believe] that computers are educational and, at the least, less passive than television” (Laurie Hays).

4. Of, relating to, or being certain bonds or shares that do not bear financial interest.

5. Of, relating to, or being a solar heating or cooling system that uses no external mechanical power.

6. Grammar Of, relating to, or being a verb form or voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject is the object of the action or the effect of the verb. For example, in the sentence They were impressed by his manner, were impressed is in the passive voice.

7. Chemistry Unreactive except under special or extreme conditions; inert.

8. Electronics Exhibiting no gain or contributing no energy: a passive circuit element.

n.
Grammar

1. The passive voice.

2. A verb or construction in the passive voice.

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