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adjective 
  1. Something that is not active, but rather is acted upon.
  2. (grammar) When the subject of a sentence has an action done to them.
    The form of "A meteorite hit the earth" is "The earth was hit by a meteorite."
  3. (slang) Remaining neutral or submissive during an event.
    He remained during the protest.
Translations: 
  • Italian: passivo
    (ttbc-mid)
  • German: passiv
  • Spanish: pasivo
    (ttbc-bot)

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