passive format
[ˈpæsɪv ˈfɔːrmæt]
nounpl: passive formats
formato passivo
1. A mode of presentation, data structure, or communication method in which the recipient receives information without active participation or interaction
The report was distributed in a passive format, with no opportunity for audience questions.
O relatório foi distribuído em um formato passivo, sem oportunidade para perguntas da audiência.
2. In linguistics, a grammatical structure where the subject receives the action of the verb rather than performing it
The sentence 'The book was written by the author' uses the passive format.
A frase 'O livro foi escrito pelo autor' utiliza o formato passivo.
3. In technology and media, a read-only or non-interactive presentation of content
The old website used a passive format that didn't allow user engagement.
O site antigo usava um formato passivo que não permitia engajamento do usuário.
The term is primarily used in technical, educational, and linguistic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's increasingly common in tech and digital communication discussions, while in the USA it's standard in software documentation and grammar teaching. The concept reflects modern preferences for interactive and engaging formats over passive reception of information.
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