Sekirov Dictionary

neutral

UK /ˈnjuː.tɹəl/US /ˈnuː.tɹəl/

adjective 11
noun 6
forms 3
phrases 1

adjective11

Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
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Favoring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.
- I am neutral regarding the issue of gay marriage.
Not biased; viewing situations objectively in a way that is neither positive nor negative.
Neither positive nor negative.
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Neither beneficial nor harmful.
- Some things good, and some things ill, do seem, And neutral some, in her fantastic eye. — 1600
Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.
Having a pH of or near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.
Having no obvious colour; gray.
Having an alignment that is situated between two notable possibilities, such as between good and evil, or between chaotic and lawful.
Having no sex; neuter.
Of an alcoholic drink, having been fermented and distilled but with no additives.

noun6

A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.
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The position of a set of gears in which power cannot be transmitted to the drive mechanism.
- Put it in neutral, and we'll push it out of the garage.
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A person who takes no side in a dispute.
- They say in Harlan County There are no neutrals there You'll either be a union man Or a thug for J.H. Blair. — 1931
A neutral hue.
An electrical terminal or conductor which has zero or close to zero voltage with respect to the ground.
An individual or entity serving as an arbitrator or adjudicator.

forms

neutrals · more neutral · most neutral

Phrases with neutral

chaotic neutral
Of a character, prioritizing personal freedom and individualism above all else, following whims without regard for laws, morality, or consequences.

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