"interpassive" meaning in English

See interpassive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: Blend of interactive + passive. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|interactive|passive}} Blend of interactive + passive Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} interpassive (not comparable)
  1. Having the quality of interpassivity. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-interpassive-en-adj-5COaTucz Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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