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passive

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﹒Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

﹒Not participating readily or actively; inactive.

﹒Relating to a voice of verbs in which the subject undergoes the action of the verb.

Examples

﹒He took a passive role in the project, letting his colleagues make all the major decisions.

﹒The teacher encouraged students to move from passive listening to active participation in the classroom.

﹒Investing in dividend-paying stocks is a popular way to generate passive income.

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