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Passivity vs Inaction - What's the difference?

passivity | inaction |

As nouns the difference between passivity and inaction

is that passivity is the state of being passive while inaction is want of action or activity; forbearance from labor; idleness; rest; inertness.

passivity

English

Noun

  • The state of being passive.
  • Submissiveness.
  • A lack of initiative.

    • Synonyms

    * passiveness

    Antonyms

    * activity

    Related terms

    * passion * passionate * passive * patience * patient

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    inaction

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Want of action or activity; forbearance from labor; idleness; rest; inertness.

    • Related terms

    * inactive * inactively * inactivity

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