impassivity C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas US /ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/ UK /ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/ See IPA manual Freq #305118 Meanings 1 noun apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions Even in the midst of his anguish of spirit he could not help admiring the Scotsman's splendid impassivity--no headlines, no ruffling of the traditional aristocratic dignity. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · apathy demonstrated by an... unemotionality Etymology From impassive + -ity. Topics Abstract Ideas External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # impassivity **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌɪm.pæˈsɪv.ə.ti/ **Frequency rank:** 305118 ## Meanings 1. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions ## Examples - Even in the midst of his anguish of spirit he could not help admiring the Scotsman's splendid impassivity--no headlines, no ruffling of the traditional aristocratic dignity. ## Synonyms - unemotionality ## Etymology From impassive + -ity. ## Topics - Abstract Ideas markdown