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neuter

2 antonyms for neuter — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Not aligned with either side; neither one thing nor the other.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Not aligned with either side; neither one thing nor the other.

“He tried to stay neuter in the office dispute.”

Opposites

2. verb

To remove an animal's reproductive organs so it cannot breed.

“They had their cat neutered before it turned six months old.”

Antonyms

How to use neuter

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

neuter a cat neuter gender neuter the opposition

Etymology

From Latin neuter, literally "not either," from ne ("not") plus uter ("either") — the same idea behind English "neither."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “neuter” mean?
The word “neuter” means not aligned with either side; neither one thing nor the other. In plain terms, neither one side nor the other — or, as a verb, to castrate an animal or to strip something of its power.
How do you pronounce “neuter”?
“Neuter” is pronounced NYOO-tuh (/ˈn(j)utɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “neuter” in a sentence?
Here is “neuter” used in a sentence: “He tried to stay neuter in the office dispute.”
What is another word for “neuter”?
Words with a similar meaning to “neuter” include castrate, desex, doctor, fix and spay.
What part of speech is “neuter”?
Depending on how it is used, “neuter” can be an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “neuter” come from?
The word “neuter” comes from Latin. From Latin neuter, literally "not either," from ne ("not") plus uter ("either") — the same idea behind English "neither.".
How many meanings does “neuter” have?
“Neuter” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not aligned with either side; neither one thing nor the other.

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