adj

neutered

Neutered (adj) means having had the reproductive organs surgically removed. Example: “The shelter only adopts out neutered animals.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes an animal that has been castrated or spayed.

Common pairings

neutered cat neutered dog

Word forms

more neutered comparative, most neutered superlative

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Frequently asked questions

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.