1. The quality or state of being passive; lack of action, resistance, or initiative
The passivity of the audience during the lecture was concerning.
A passividade do público durante a palestra foi preocupante.
2. In psychology, a tendency to accept situations without taking active measures or expressing opinions
His passivity in decision-making frustrated his team members.
Sua passividade na tomada de decisões frustrou seus colegas de equipe.
3. In chemistry and physics, the state of being chemically or physically inactive
The passivity of certain metals prevents corrosion.
A passividade de certos metais previne a corrosão.