Passive

Passive may refer to:

Passive voice, a grammatical voice common in many languages, see also Pseudopassive
Passive language, a language from which an interpreter works
Passivity (behavior), the condition of submitting to the influence of one's superior
Passive-aggressive behavior, resistance to following through with expectations in interpersonal or occupational situations
Passive income, income resulting from cash flow received on a regular basis
Passive immunity, the transfer of active humoral immunity
Passive experience, observation lacking reciprocal interaction; and wrought with delusion of control.

Science and technology

Passivation (chemistry), process of making a material "passive" in relation to another material prior to using the materials together
Passivity (engineering) a property of engineering systems, particularly in analog electronics and control systems
Passive solar building design, which uses (or avoids) sunlight as an energy source without active mechanical systems
Passive house, a standard for energy efficiency in buildings
Passive mode, in regard to how a data connection is established in File Transfer Protocol