passivism

[ pas-uh-viz-uhm ]

noun

1. the quality of being passive.
2. the principle or practice of passive resistance.

passivism

/ ˈpæsɪˌvɪzəm /

noun

1. the theory, belief, or practice of passive resistance
2. the quality, characteristics, or fact of being passive

Derived Forms

• ˈpassivist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• passiv·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of passivism¹

First recorded in 1900–05; passive + -ism

Example Sentences

But the very term, passivism, is usually significant and goes very deep psychologically.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• capitulation
• resignation