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   neutral

   /ˈnjuːtr(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial: "neutral and non-aligned European nations" Similar impartialunbiasedunprejudicedobjectivewithout favouritismopen-mindednon-partisannon-discriminatorydisinterestedeven-handedequitablefairfair-mindeddispassionatedetachedimpersonalunemotionalclinicalindifferentremoveduninvolveduncommittedunalignednon-alignedunaffiliatedunalliednon-alliednon-participatinguninvolvednon-interventionistnon-combatantnon-belligerentnon-combativenon-fightinganti-warOpposite biasedpartisancombatantbelligerent
   • ▪ belonging to an impartial group or state: "the trial should be held on neutral ground"
   • 2. having no strongly marked or positive characteristics or features: "her tone was neutral, devoid of sentiment" Similar inoffensiveblandunobjectionableunexceptionableanodyneunremarkableordinarycommonplacerun-of-the-milleverydaysafeharmlessinnocuousOpposite provocativeoffensive
   • ▪ of or denoting a pale grey, cream, or beige colour: "walls are painted in neutral tones" Similar palepastellight-tonedbeigecreamtaupeoatmealecrubufffawngreygreigesandstone-colouredstonemushroomputtycolourlessuncolouredwashed outindefiniteindistinctindeterminateneither one thing nor the otherinsipidnondescripttonelessdulldrabrare:achromaticachromicOpposite brightcolourful
   • 3. neither acid nor alkaline; having a pH of about 7: "a neutral solution"
   • 4. having neither a positive nor negative electrical charge: "live and neutral contacts on plugs"

   noun

   • 1. an impartial or unbiased state or person: "Sweden and its fellow neutrals"
   • 2. pale grey, cream, or beige: "classic shades of navy, white, and neutral"
   • 3. a disengaged position of gears in which the engine is disconnected from the driven parts: "she slipped the gear into neutral"
   • 4. an electrically neutral point, terminal, conductor, or wire.

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun): from Latin neutralis ‘of neuter gender’, from Latin neuter (see neuter).

   Derivatives

   • 1. neutrally adverb

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   1. : not engaged on either side. specifically : not aligned with a political or ideological grouping. a neutral nation. 2. : of or relating to a neutral state or power. neutral territory.

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   Neutral definition: not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others. See examples of NEUTRAL used in a sentence.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNEUTRAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   13 meanings: 1. not siding with any party to a war or dispute 2. of, belonging to, or appropriate to a neutral party, country,.... Click for more definitions.

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   adjective. possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics. synonyms: neutralised, neutralized. made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics. viewless. not having or expressing opinions or views. see more. adjective. lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics.

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   NEUTRAL definition: 1. independent and not supporting any side in an argument, fight, or competition: 2. Neutral…. Learn more.

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    Neutral definition: Not aligned with, supporting, or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest.