passive

/ˈpæsɪv/ Syllables: pas·sive

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Accepting action without active response; grammar form where subject receives the action.

Synonyms

inactive submissive receptive

Antonyms

active assertive

Translations

passive in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

سلبي، خامل

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أن تتقبل ما يحدث لك دون أن تفعل شيئًا بنفسك، أو عندما يكون الفاعل في الجملة هو من يتلقى الفعل وليس من يقوم به.

Easy Explanation

Passive can mean not taking action or a grammar form. Writing guides discourage overusing passive sentences in clear academic prose.

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Memory TipPassive lets things happen to you — or the verb focuses on receiving action.

Contextual Examples

Editors asked authors to replace passive constructions with clearer active sentences where possible.

Passive attendance at lectures without note-taking correlates with lower exam performance scores.

The observer maintained a passive role during focus groups to avoid influencing participant responses.

Word Families & Pronunciation

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