n. [ Cf. F. passivité. ] 1. Passiveness; -- opposed to activity. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Physics) The tendency of a body to remain in a given state, either of motion or rest, till disturbed by another body; inertia. Cheyne. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Chem.) The quality or condition of any substance which has no inclination to chemical activity; inactivity. [ 1913 Webster ]