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Passivity

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Meanings of Passivity

Noun

  • Being calm and not doing much.
  • Letting things happen without trying to change them.
  • Not taking action or being very quiet.

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Translations for the word: Passivity

hindi
निष्क्रियता

nishkriyata

निष्क्रियता

nishkriyata

चुप्पी

chuppi

   

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What does 'passivity' mean?
Passivity means being inactive or not taking action. It can also mean allowing things to happen without trying to change them.
How do you pronounce 'passivity'?
You pronounce 'passivity' like this: pah-SIV-i-tee.
What is the origin of the word 'passivity'?
The word 'passivity' comes from the Latin word 'passivus', which means 'to suffer' or 'to be acted upon'.
What is the meaning of 'passivity' in Kannada?
The word 'passivity' in Kannada is 'ನಿಷ್ಕ್ರಿಯತೆ' (Niṣkriyate).