neutral
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
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neutral
/ˈnuːtrəl/
Brit
/ˈnjuːtrəl/
adjective
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neutral
/ˈnuːtrəl/
Brit
/ˈnjuːtrəl/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEUTRAL
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[more neutral; most neutral]
a
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not supporting either side of an argument, fight, war, etc.
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neutral countries
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He remained/stayed neutral while his brothers argued.
b
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not supporting one political view over another
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She tries to be a fair and neutral journalist.
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a neutral magazine
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not connected with either side involved in a war, contest, etc.
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The battle took place in neutral waters.
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The duel will be held on neutral ground.
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neutral territory
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[more neutral; most neutral]
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not expressing strong opinions or feelings
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The report was written in neutral language.
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“Why did you do that?” he asked in a neutral tone of voice.
4
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not bright or strong in color
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able to go easily with other colors
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They decorated the room in neutral tones/colors.
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a neutral gray
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neutral fabrics
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technical
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neither an acid nor a base
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a neutral compound
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a chemical with a neutral pH
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technical
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not having an electrical charge
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a neutral molecule
— neutrally
adverb-
The judge must try to view the dispute neutrally.
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neutrally charged atoms
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neutral
/ˈnuːtrəl/
Brit
/ˈnjuːtrəl/
noun
plural
neutrals
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neutral
/ˈnuːtrəl/
Brit
/ˈnjuːtrəl/
noun
plural
neutrals
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEUTRAL
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[count]
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a color that is not bright or strong
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a neutral color
— usually plural
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She painted the room in neutrals.
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[noncount]
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the position of the gears in a car, truck, etc., when they do not touch each other and power from the engine does not move the wheels
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He put/left the car in neutral.
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[count]
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a person, country, etc., that does not support either side of an argument, fight, war, etc.
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Their sister remained a neutral in the dispute.
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The two countries were neutrals while their neighbors were at war.
