Definition of "passive" in English

adjective

1. Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

2. Taking no action.

   • He remained passive during the protest.

3. (grammar) Being in the passive voice.

4. (psychology) Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.

5. (finance) Not participating in management.

6. (aviation) Without motive power.

   • a passive balloon
   • a passive aeroplane
   • passive flight, such as gliding and soaring

7. (electronics) Of a component: that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.

8. (in "passive provision") Where allowance is made for a possible future event.

noun

1. (grammar) The passive voice of verbs.

2. (grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.

3. (marketing) A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.

4. (electronics) Any component that consumes but does not produce energy, or is incapable of power gain.

5. (gaming) Ellipsis of passive attack.

6. A thing whose worth decreases with time.