- pronunciation:
- nu
tr
l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
not taking any side in an argument or contest.
When her friends had a quarrel, she remained neutral.Sweden is a neutral country.
- synonyms:
- disinterested, impartial, objective
- antonyms:
- belligerent, biased
- similar words:
- aloof, indifferent, passive
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| definition 2: |
matching most other colors well.
Gray is a neutral color.- synonyms:
- beige, light, pale, soft
- similar words:
- tan, white
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| definition 3: |
neither an acid nor a base in chemistry.
Water is a neutral liquid. |
| related words: |
halfhearted, level, objective |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a position of gears where they are not engaged in an engine.
She put the car in neutral and let it coast down the hill. |
| derivation: |
neutrally (adv.) |
Neutral comes from
neutralis, a Latin word that means "not either."