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PASSIVE

/ˈpæs.ɪv/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

P 3/4
A 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of PASSIVE

noun

(grammar) The passive voice of verbs.

noun

(grammar) A form of a verb that is in the passive voice.

noun

A customer who is satisfied with a product or service, but not keen enough to promote it by word of mouth.

adjective

Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.

adjective

Taking no action.

"He remained passive during the protest."

adjective

(grammar) Being in the passive voice.

Synonyms of PASSIVE

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of PASSIVE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of PASSIVE in a Sentence

  • "He remained passive during the protest."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is PASSIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PASSIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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 passive Total
Scrabble 3111141 12
WWF 4111151 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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About PASSIVE

What does PASSIVE mean?
PASSIVE is a noun. (grammar) The passive voice of verbs.
Is PASSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PASSIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PASSIVE worth in Scrabble?
PASSIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PASSIVE?
You can make 99 words from the letters in PASSIVE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PASSIVE?
Synonyms of PASSIVE include: disinterested, idle, inactive, uninvolved. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of PASSIVE?
The anagrams of PASSIVE (words using the exact same letters) are: PAVISES, PAVISSE, SPAVIES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.