# passively vs passivity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### passively
*adverb · IPA /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ · frequency rank #28,663*
In a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action.

### passivity
*noun · IPA /pæˈsɪvɪti/ · frequency rank #47,248*
The state of being passive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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