passivism
[ pas-uh-viz-uhm ]
noun
the quality of being passive.
the principle or practice of passive resistance.
Origin of passivism
1Other words from passivism
- pas·siv·ist, noun
Words that may be confused with passivism
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How to use passivism in a sentence
But the very term, passivism, is usually significant and goes very deep psychologically.
The Moonlit Way | Robert W. Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for passivism
passivism
/ (ˈpæsɪˌvɪzəm) /
noun
the theory, belief, or practice of passive resistance
the quality, characteristics, or fact of being passive
Derived forms of passivism
- passivist, noun, adjective
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