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passively.

In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈpæs.ɪv.li/UK, US
  1. In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action.

    not-comparable
  2. In an acquiescent manner; resignedly or submissively.

    not-comparable
  3. In the passive voice; having a passive construction.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English passive Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English passively From passive + -ly.

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