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neutral

//ˈnjuː.tɹəl//

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Note for neutral

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Forms

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Comparative
more neutral
Superlative
most neutral

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural
neutrals

Definitions

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

  1. 1.Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.

  2. 2.Favoring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.

    • I am neutral regarding the issue of gay marriage.
    • The heart can not possibly remain neutral, but constantly takes part one way or the other.
  3. 3.Neither positive nor negative.

  4. 4.Not biased; viewing situations objectively in a way that is neither positive nor negative.

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

  1. 1.A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.

  2. 2.A person who takes no side in a dispute.

  3. 3.An individual or entity serving as an arbitrator or adjudicator.

  4. 4.A neutral hue.

Frequency

Overall

Rare· #4561

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Rare
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

Related words

Etymology

From Middle French neutral (compare modern French neutre), from Latin neutrālis.

By surface analysis, neuter + -al.

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