passively
UK: ˈpæsɪvli | US: ˈpæsɪvli
adv. in a manner without active response or resistance
adv. in a way that accepts or endures without intervention
The word "passively" derives from the Latin root passivus (meaning "capable of suffering or enduring"), which itself comes from pass- (the past participle stem of pati, "to suffer or endure"). The suffix -ly is an Old English adverbial marker, turning the adjective "passive" into an adverb. Over time, "passive" evolved to describe non-action or acceptance, and "passively" retains this sense of quiet endurance or lack of active involvement.
She listened passively to the criticism without responding.
The device operates passively, requiring no external power.
He stood passively by while others made the decisions.
The sensor detects light passively, without emitting any signals.
The audience watched the performance passively, showing little reaction.