n. | 1. | Passiveness; - opposed to activity. |
2. | (Physics) The tendency of a body to remain in a given state, either of motion or rest, till disturbed by another body; inertia. | |
3. | (Chem.) The quality or condition of any substance which has no inclination to chemical activity; inactivity. |
Noun | 1. | passivity - the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative Synonyms: passiveness |
2. | passivity - submission to others or to outside influences Synonyms: passiveness |