passive state
[/ˈpæsɪv steɪt/]
nounpl: passive states
estado passivo
1. A condition or situation in which a person or entity is inactive, receptive, or not taking direct action; a state of inertia or non-resistance
The patient remained in a passive state during the meditation exercise.
O paciente permaneceu em estado passivo durante o exercício de meditação.
2. In psychology or neurology, a state of reduced consciousness, responsiveness, or voluntary action
After the sedative was administered, the subject entered a passive state.
Após a administração do sedativo, o sujeito entrou em estado passivo.
3. A condition characterized by acceptance without resistance or active participation
The employee's passive state toward workplace decisions frustrated management.
A postura passiva do funcionário diante das decisões da empresa frustrou a gerência.
The term 'passive state' is widely used in medical, psychological, and professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's often contrasted with 'estado ativo' in healthcare discussions. The concept carries implications of reduced agency or control, which may have different cultural weightings depending on context—ranging from medical necessity to criticism of behavioral patterns.
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