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passively

/ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ · adverb

Meaning

  1. In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action.
  2. In an acquiescent manner; resignedly or submissively.
  3. (grammar) In the passive voice; having a passive construction.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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