- passively
- adverb see passive I
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Passively — Pas sive*ly, adv. 1. In a passive manner; inertly; unresistingly. [1913 Webster] 2. As a passive verb; in the passive voice. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
passively — adverb /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ a) In a passive manner; without conscious or self directed action. Water flowed passively between tanks via the siphon. b) In an acquiescent manner; resignedly or submissively. Due to this pressure aortic and pulmonary valves… … Wiktionary
passively — passive UK US /ˈpæsɪv/ adjective ► not acting to influence or change a situation, but allowing others to be in control: »One of the interviewers asked most of the questions, and the other took a more passive role. »Interactive TV technology makes … Financial and business terms
passively — adv. Passively is used with these verbs: ↑absorb, ↑listen, ↑stand, ↑watch … Collocations dictionary
passively — passive ► ADJECTIVE 1) accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance. 2) Grammar (of verbs) in which the subject undergoes the action of the verb (e.g. they were killed as opposed to the active form… … English terms dictionary
passively — adverb in a passive manner (Freq. 2) he listened passively • Ant: ↑actively • Derived from adjective: ↑passive … Useful english dictionary
passively safe — passively safe, (of a nuclear reactor) having safety features that rely on natural forces to operate … Useful english dictionary
passively mode-locked laser — pasyviosios modų sinchronizacijos lazeris statusas T sritis radioelektronika atitikmenys: angl. passively mode locked laser vok. Laser mit passiver Modensynchronisation, m rus. лазер с пассивной синхронизацией мод, m pranc. laser à… … Radioelektronikos terminų žodynas
passively — See passive. * * * … Universalium
passively — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. indifferently, without resistance, quietly; see calmly … English dictionary for students
