passivity

[ pa-siv-i-tee ]

/ pæˈsɪv ɪ ti /

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noun

Also pas·sive·ness

[pas-iv-nis]. /ˈpæs ɪv nɪs/. the state or condition of being passive.

chemical inactivity, especially the resistance to corrosion of certain metals when covered with a coherent oxide layer.

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Origin of passivity

First recorded in 1650–60; passive + -ity

This is actually a sign of submissiveness, a sign of passivity, a sign of weakness.
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The cuts introduced all sorts of harmful wrinkles and distortions into the tax code, in ways that privilege passivity over labor.
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The first debate moved the polls because Obama, through his passivity, allowed Romney to shine.
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Layoff seems to be the most commonly used word despite—or maybe because of—a passivity that cheats the impact of the experience.
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Too large an American effort created passivity, he believed, and undermined the local government in the long term.
Richard Holbrooke's Last Mission in Afghanistan by David Rohde|David Rohde|November 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
These historical warnings, however, should not become a justification for passivity.
Our Next Step in the Middle East|Jeremi Suri|October 8, 2011|DAILY BEAST
From an active state of resistance the ego traversed a descending curve ending in absolute passivity.
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Then he would relax his whole being and let himself be once more bewitched into passivity by clouds and waving grasses.
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If then the active man be859 something qualified, "activity" and "passivity" should not be referred to relation.
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Likewise, what is both "active" and "passive" becomes such in participating in "activity" and "passivity."
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He quaffed deeply and exhaustively that cup of joy in the quiescence and passivity of complete happiness.
The conquest of Rome|Matilde Serao