Passively

Pronunciation

 * , {{SAMPA|/"p{s.Iv.li/}}

Adverb

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

Synonyms

 * automatically, mindlessly
 * resignedly, submissively

Related terms

 * passive
 * passiveness
 * passivity


 * passivisation / passivization
 * passivise / passivize