adj
neutered
Neutered (adj) means having had the reproductive organs surgically removed. Example: “The shelter only adopts out neutered animals.”
adj
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Having had the reproductive organs surgically removed.
"The shelter only adopts out neutered animals."
"A neutered male cat is less likely to spray indoors."
How to use neutered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an animal that has been castrated or spayed.
Common pairings
neutered cat
neutered dog
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more neutered
- Superlative
- most neutered
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What does “neutered” mean?
The word “neutered” means having had the reproductive organs surgically removed. In plain terms, describes an animal that has been castrated or spayed.
How do you use “neutered” in a sentence?
Here is “neutered” used in a sentence: “The shelter only adopts out neutered animals.”
What part of speech is “neutered”?
“Neutered” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of neutered?
"neutered" (adj) means having had the reproductive organs surgically removed.
