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Definition of passivist - 4 dictionary results

pas⋅siv⋅ism

  [pas-uh-viz-uhm]
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–noun
1. the quality of being passive.
2. the principle or practice of passive resistance.
Origin:
1900–05; passive + -ism

Related forms:
pas⋅siv⋅ist, noun
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pas·siv·ism   (pās'ə-vĭz'əm)   
n.  Passive character, attitude, quality, or behavior.
pas'siv·ist n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: pas·siv·ism
Pronunciation: 'pas-iv-"iz-&m
Function: noun
: MASOCHISM
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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passivism pas·siv·ism (pās'ə-vĭz'əm)
n.

  1. Passive character, attitude, or behavior.

  2. A pattern or attitude of submissiveness, especially in sexual relations.

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