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    neuter
    /ˈnjuːtə/

    adjective

    • 1. of or denoting a gender of nouns in some languages, typically contrasting with masculine and feminine or common: "the Spirit is a neuter word in Greek"
    • 2. (of an animal) lacking developed sexual organs, or having had them removed.

    noun

    • 1. a neuter word.
    • 2. a non-fertile caste of social insect, especially a worker bee or ant.

    verb

    • 1. castrate or spay (a domestic animal): "all pit bulls must be registered and neutered"
    • 2. make ineffective: "disarmament negotiations that will neuter their military power"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNEUTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Neuter can be an adjective or a verb. As an adjective, it means relating to a particular gender (class of nouns) in some languages. As a verb, it means to remove part of an animal's sexual organs, so that it cannot produce young animals.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › neuterNeuter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of neuter as an adjective, noun, and verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Neuter can refer to gender, sex, or neutrality in different contexts.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › neuterNEUTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Neuter definition: noting or pertaining to a gender that refers to things classed as neither masculine nor feminine.. See examples of NEUTER used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNEUTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Neuter can be an adjective, noun, or verb, depending on the context. It can refer to a gender of nouns, a type of animal or plant, or a process of removing reproductive organs.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NeuteringNeutering - Wikipedia

    Neutering, from the Latin neuter ('of neither sex'), is the removal of a non-human animal's reproductive organ, either all of it or a considerably large part. The male-specific term is castration, while spaying is usually reserved for female animals.

  7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › neuterNeuter Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    Learn the grammatical and biological meanings of neuter, as well as how to use it as a verb. Find out the difference between neuter and spay, and see examples of neuter words and actions.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › neuterNeuter Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word neuter, as an adjective, noun, or verb. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related words for neuter.