Dictionary entryCEFR B2adjective

passive

IPA pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪv/

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Russian meaning

пассивный, страдательный

English definition

Accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance.

Example

She took a passive role in the discussion.

Collocations

passive voice
passive smoking
passive resistance

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