Added 9 October 2026
passively
/ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ adverb
adverb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about passively at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action.
- In an acquiescent manner; resignedly or submissively.
- In the passive voice; having a passive construction.