passive
Definition
- adj. lacking in energy or will
- adj. peacefully resistant in response to injustice
- adj. expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb
Word forms
- Plural
- passives
Example sentences
a.
He has a passive attitude towards life, never taking risks or trying new things.
[醫]
During the therapy session, the patient remained passive and did not engage in the exercises.