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neuter

/ˈnjuːtə/

/ˈnuːtər/

neuternoun

neuters

/ˈnjuːtə/

/ˈnuːtər/

Translations

средний род

In Russian, the word 'море' is in the neuter gender.

В русском языке слово 'море' в среднем роде.

Additional translations

нейтральный род

нейтральный элемент

Definitions

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.

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

/ˈnjuːtə/

/ˈnuːtər/

Translations

кастрировать

The veterinarian will neuter the cat tomorrow.

Ветеринар кастрирует кота завтра.

Additional translations

обезвредить

обезопасить

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

neuteradjective

more neuter

Comp.

most neuter

Super.

Translations

средний

In many languages, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter.

Во многих языках существительные могут быть мужского, женского или среднего рода.

Additional translations

нейтральный

бесполый

Definitions

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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