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neuter
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/ˈnjuːtə/
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/ˈnuːtər/
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neuter
noun
neuters
pl
UK
/ˈnjuːtə/
US
/ˈnuːtər/
neutre
En grammaire.
In German, the word 'Mädchen' (girl) is of neuter gender.
En allemand, le mot « Mädchen » (fille) est du neutre.
Additional translations
castré
Pour un animal.
Synonyms
spayed animal
neutered animal
neutral gender
neuter gender
sexually sterilized animal
gonadectomized animal
sterilized animal
neuter
verb
neutered
Past Simple
neutered
Past Participle
neutering
Gerund
UK
/ˈnjuːtə/
US
/ˈnuːtər/
neutraliser
Sens figuré.
The new policy was designed to neuter the influence of the lobbyists.
La nouvelle politique était conçue pour neutraliser l’influence des lobbyistes.
castrer
Pour 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.
Synonyms
fix
gelding
spay
sterilize
castrate
neuter
adjective
more neuter
Comp.
most neuter
Super.
neutre
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.
Synonyms
impartial
unbiased
indifferent
neutral
genderless
Antonyms
female
male
Definitions
neuter
noun
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.
neuter
verb
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.
neuter
adjective
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.
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