Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction. / Taking no action. / (grammar) Being in the passive voice.

(grammar) The passive voice of verbs. / (grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.

In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action. / In an acquiescent manner; resignedly or submissively. / (grammar) In the passive voice; having a passive construction.

The state or condition of being passive; passivity.

plural of passive

plural of passiveness

(chemistry) to reduce the chemical reactivity of a surface by applying a coating

The state of being passive. / Submissiveness. / A lack of initiative.

(chemistry, materials science) The process of making a material passive (non-reactive) in relation to another material prior to using the materials together.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of passivate