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- [im-pas-iv]
- /ɪmˈpæs ɪv/
- /ɪmˈpæs.ɪv/
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- [im-pas-iv]
- /ɪmˈpæs ɪv/
Definitions of impassivity word
- adjective impassivity without emotion; apathetic; unmoved. 1
- adjective impassivity calm; serene. 1
- adjective impassivity unconscious; insensible. 1
- adjective impassivity not subject to suffering. 1
- noun impassivity The state of being impassive. 1
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Origin of impassivity
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; im-2 + passive
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Parts of speech for Impassivity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impassivity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
impassivity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impassivity
noun impassivity
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
- stoicism — a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
- unresponsiveness — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- stolidity — not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive.
Antonyms for impassivity
noun impassivity
- compassion — Compassion is a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- interest — the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
- sympathy — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
adjective impassivity
- passivity — Also, passiveness [pas-iv-nis] /ˈpæs ɪv nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being passive.
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