passivism

noun

pas·​siv·​ism ˈpa-si-ˌvi-zəm How to pronounce passivism (audio)
: a passive attitude, behavior, or way of life
passivist noun

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of passivism was in 1872

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“Passivism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passivism. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

passivism

noun
pas·​siv·​ism ˈpas-iv-ˌiz-əm How to pronounce passivism (audio)
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