The word "passive" is rarely used. It is somehow unpleasant and has not taken root in the Russian language, therefore it is often replaced by synonyms and in a broad sense refers to the quality of a person's personality. Everyone knows what passive is, but not everyone knows where this word is used.
Evolution of passivity
How does a passive person feel? Contempt, annoyance, pity, the desire to shake things up and ask if this life suits him?
But if we consider the origin of the concept of "passive", the synonyms of this word in the past had a slightly different meaning. Adjective formed:
- Latin passivus, meaning "receptive, passive";
- Latin pati, which translates as "endure, suffer, suffer";
- Proto-Indo-European pei - "to hurt, hurt".
Earlier, all these words were more likely to refer to saints and martyrs, but over time, inert, weak-willed, lack of initiative, incapable of action, in general, everyone who was not taken into intelligence was called passive.
Famous scientist Pierre Teilhardde Chardin said: "Passivity is half of human existence," and he, as a student of evolution, knows this better than anyone. Today, “passive” is a household word and refers to anyone who is unlikely to be in danger of getting a raise or a raise in salary, becoming a leader, conquering, winning or conquering.
Interestingly, passive people are unlikely to suffer and suffer, but live quietly in their own little world, annoying others with their indifference and amorphousness.
Being comfortable in passive
Water does not flow under a lying stone. If weak inert people prevailed in the world, we would still remain in the Stone Age, not thinking about what passive is, and would consider this the norm of life.
Being indifferent and inactive is very convenient. Behind the passivity of a person lies an unwillingness to take responsibility, care, and solve problems. Such people often lead a hanger-on lifestyle, sitting on the neck of those who pull the yoke for them. And they do not even try to justify themselves, because they are indifferent to everything that does not concern them.
There are many recommendations on how to overcome passivity and change your behavior. The best one is to get started. However, this also requires a certain willpower and a desire to change your life.
Now let's talk about more pleasant things, such as, for example, passive income.
"Passive": little-known meanings of the word
Deposit deposits have existed since the founding of banks, but many have learned what passive income isonly with the advent of numerous investment companies and the legally permitted rental of apartments.
In the modern world, the concept of "passive" is applicable to many areas of human life:
- Passive smoker. A person forced to inhale tobacco products.
- Passive house (eco-house). A specially designed structure that does not require traditional energy-intensive heating methods.
- Passive antenna. A device for receiving a TV signal without using an adapter and power supply.
- Passive car safety. The combination of technical and operational features of the vehicle, which serve to reduce the consequences of an accident.
- Passive tourism. Types of recreation that exclude frequent movement and physical activity.
Summarizing: any action that does not require effort can be called passive. When it comes to technology and equipment, the word takes on a positive meaning. And if we mean people, it is worth considering that such passive individuals still deserve compassion. The world is arranged in such a way that there is a place in it for both the leader and the follower.
