noun-modifying (irregular)
passive; negative; conservative
Describes a person, attitude, or approach that is reluctant, unassertive, or avoids taking initiative. Often used in 消極的 (passive/negative attitude). Antonym: 積極 (active/positive).
Antonyms: 積極
彼は消極的な態度で会議に参加した。
He participated in the meeting with a passive attitude.
消極的な理由で辞退する。
Decline for negative (passive) reasons.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
depolarization
Technical term in electricity/electronics; refers to the removal or reduction of polarization.
この回路は消極作用を利用している。
This circuit utilizes depolarization.
noun
Obsolete term for cathode; originally meant the negative electrode. Modern term is 陰極 (いんきょく).
See also: 陰極
古い文献では「消極」が陰極を指すことがある。
In old documents, 消極 can refer to the cathode.