impassive

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing or feeling no emotions; calm and unmoved.

  - "His impassive expression betrayed nothing of his true feelings."
  - "The audience was impassive during the slow and tedious performance."

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Synonyms

apathetic , phlegmatic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impassive
applause , brave , grave , rave , wave

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Variants

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impassive , impassively , impassiveness , impassivenesses , impassivities , impassivity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'passus' meaning 'suffered' or 'experienced'. The opposite of 'passionate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'impassive' is often used in scientific research to describe the behavior of certain organisms or systems that do not show any response to external stimuli.

2. In music, an impassive performance is one that is devoid of any emotional expression, often favored by minimalist composers.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A lack of emotion or interest, similar to impassive but often with a negative connotation.

2. equanimity: Calmness and composure in the face of adversity, related to impassive.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'impassive' is often used to describe characters who are emotionally detached or indifferent. In art, impassive statues or paintings can evoke a sense of calmness or contemplation.

How to Memorize "impassive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm, emotionless face to remember the meaning of impassive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a statue or a still lake to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Impassive: I'm a Calm, Serene, and Silent Vessel' to remember its meaning.

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