neutral

/ˈnjuː.tɹəl/

Frequency rank #2932

neutral

Definitions

  1. adjective

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

  2. adjective

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

    Examples

    • 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. adjective

    Neither positive nor negative.

  4. adjective

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

    Example

    • a neutral person
  5. adjective

    Neither beneficial nor harmful.

    Example

    • Some things good, and some things ill, do seem, And neutral some, in her fantastic eye.
  6. adjective

    Having no sex; neuter.

  7. adjective

    Having no obvious colour; gray.

  8. adjective

    Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.

  9. adjective

    Having a pH of or near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.

  10. adjective

    Of an alcoholic drink, having been fermented and distilled but with no additives.

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