English word passive comes from Latin patior (I allow, acquiesce, submit.. I suffer, endure.), Proto-Indo-European *pent-, Proto-Indo-European *patno-, Old Latin mīlle passum
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| patior | Latin (lat) | I allow, acquiesce, submit.. I suffer, endure. |
| *pent- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *patno- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| mīlle passum | Old Latin (itc-ola) | |
| pando | Latin (lat) | I spread or open (out), extend. I spread out to dry. I unfold or expand. |
| passivus | Latin (lat) | |
| passif | Old French (fro) | |
| passive | English (en) | (countable, grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.. (uncountable, grammar) The passive voice of verbs. (aviation) Without motive power.. (finance) Not participating in management.. (grammar) Being in the passive voice.. (psychology) Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.. Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.. Taking [...] |