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View synonyms for passivism

passivism

[ pas-uh-viz-uhm ]

noun

  1. the quality of being passive.
  2. the principle or practice of passive resistance.

passivism

/ ˈpæsɪˌvɪzəm /

noun

  1. the theory, belief, or practice of passive resistance
  2. the quality, characteristics, or fact of being passive

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Derived Forms

  • ˈpassivist, nounadjective

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Other Words From

  • passiv·ist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of passivism1

First recorded in 1900–05; passive + -ism

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Example Sentences

But the very term, passivism, is usually significant and goes very deep psychologically.

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