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sachlich — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • factual adj Based on facts rather than opinion or invention.
  • neuter adj Not aligned with either side; neither one thing nor the other.

Senses

sachlich is used for these senses in English:

  • factual Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.
  • 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.
  • no-nonsense Practical, not tolerating from others or concerning oneself with anything silly or unimportant.

factual — full definition

  1. adj Based on facts rather than opinion or invention.
  2. noun A television or radio programme built around real events, such as a documentary.

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.

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