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Webster 1913 Edition
Passivity
Pas-siv′i-ty
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
passivité
.] 1.
Passiveness; – opposed to activity.
Jer. Taylor.
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.
3.
(Chem.)
The quality or condition of any substance which has no inclination to chemical activity; inactivity.
Webster 1828 Edition
Passivity
PASSIV'ITY
,Noun.
1.
The tendency of a body to persevere in a given state, either of motion or rest, till disturbed by another body.