neuter

UK
/ˈnjuːtə/
US
/ˈnuːtər/

Translations

neuternoun
neuters
pl
UK
/ˈnjuːtə/
US
/ˈnuːtər/
neutreEn grammaire.
In German, the word 'Mädchen' (girl) is of neuter gender.
En allemand, le mot « Mädchen » (fille) est du neutre.
Additional translations
castréPour un animal.
Synonyms
spayed animal
neutered animal
neutral gender
neuter gender
sexually sterilized animal
gonadectomized animal
sterilized animal
neuterverb
neutered
Past Simple
neutered
Past Participle
neutering
Gerund
UK
/ˈnjuːtə/
US
/ˈnuːtər/
neutraliserSens figuré.
The new policy was designed to neuter the influence of the lobbyists.
La nouvelle politique était conçue pour neutraliser l’influence des lobbyistes.
castrerPour un animal.
The veterinarian will neuter the cat to prevent it from having kittens.
Le vétérinaire va castrer le chat pour l’empêcher d’avoir des petits.
neuteradjective
more neuter
Comp.
most neuter
Super.
In some languages, certain nouns are considered neuter and do not have a gender-specific form.
Dans certaines langues, certains noms sont considérés comme neutres et n’ont pas de forme genrée.

Definitions

neuternoun
A gender category in some languages, used to denote nouns that are neither masculine nor feminine.
In German, the word 'Mädchen' (girl) is of neuter gender.
An animal that has been neutered, meaning it has been surgically altered to prevent reproduction.
The shelter had several neuters available for adoption.
neuterverb
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal to prevent it from reproducing.
The veterinarian will neuter the cat to prevent it from having kittens.
To render something ineffective or powerless.
The new policy was designed to neuter the influence of the lobbyists.
neuteradjective
Having no gender or not associated with either male or female characteristics.
In some languages, certain nouns are considered neuter and do not have a gender-specific form.
Lacking distinctive or identifying characteristics.
The design of the building was intentionally neuter to appeal to a broad range of tastes.