Word: passively
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pas
sive
ly
Definition: In an acquiescent manner; resignedly or submissively.
Morphemes:
Affix: passive
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: patior
Language: la
Decoded: patior
Meaning: to endure
Affix: -īvus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.