noun the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb.
— synonyms: passive_voice
adjective lacking in energy or will.
— synonyms: inactive
adjective peacefully resistant in response to injustice.
— synonyms: peaceful
adjective expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb.
Examples
“He remained passive during the protest.”
“a passive balloon; a passive aeroplane; passive flight, such as gliding and soaring”