Passivity Meaning

/pæˈsɪvɪti/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounThe state of being passive.

nounSubmissiveness.

The difficulty of a task is no reason for passivity and doing nothing.
Kindness is not synonymous with passivity.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ during the argument frustrated everyone who wanted a decision.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His ____ in the face of injustice frustrated his colleagues who expected him to speak out.

From passive + -ity.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ during the argument frustrated everyone who wanted a decision.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His ____ in the face of injustice frustrated his colleagues who expected him to speak out.

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