neutral — meaning in English

English meaning

• neuter adj Not aligned with either side; neither one thing nor the other.
• neutral adj Not taking sides in a conflict, dispute, or war.

Senses

neutral is used for these senses in English:

• neuter (now, uncommon) Neutral; on neither side; neither one thing nor another.
• neuter (grammar) Having a form which is not masculine nor feminine; or having a form which is not of common gender.

neuter — full definition

1. adj Not aligned with either side; neither one thing nor the other.
2. adj In grammar, belonging to a gender that is neither masculine nor feminine.
3. verb To remove an animal's reproductive organs so it cannot breed.
4. verb To greatly weaken or reduce the effect of something.

neutral — full definition

1. adj Not taking sides in a conflict, dispute, or war.
2. adj Having no strong color, especially gray, beige, or similar tones.
3. adj Chemically neither acidic nor alkaline, with a pH around 7.
4. noun The gear position in a vehicle where power is not sent to the wheels.

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