neutral
//ˈnjuː.tɹəl//
Forms
- Comparative
- more neutral
- Superlative
- most neutral
- Plural
- neutrals
Definitions
1.Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
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.Neither positive nor negative.
4.Not biased; viewing situations objectively in a way that is neither positive nor negative.
1.A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.
2.A person who takes no side in a dispute.
3.An individual or entity serving as an arbitrator or adjudicator.
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.