PASSIVE
/ˈpæs.ɪv/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of PASSIVE
(grammar) The passive voice of verbs.
(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.
A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.
Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
Taking no action.
"He remained passive during the protest."
(grammar) Being in the passive voice.
Examples of PASSIVE in a Sentence
- "He remained passive during the protest."
Word Details
Is PASSIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PASSIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PASSIVE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for PASSIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | s | s | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
Anagrams of PASSIVE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PASSIVE
99 words from the letters in PASSIVE
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How to Use PASSIVE in Word Games
PASSIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PASSIVE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PASSIVE to find 99 additional valid words.