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neuter

UK
/ˈnjuːtə/
US
/ˈnuːtər/

Translations

neuternoun
neuters
pl
UK
/ˈnjuːtə/
US
/ˈnuːtər/
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
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/
The veterinarian will neuter the cat tomorrow.
Ветеринар кастрирует кота завтра.
Additional translations
обезвредить
обезопасить
Synonyms
spay
fix
gelding
sterilize
castrate
neuteradjective
more neuter
Comp.
most neuter
Super.
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
Synonyms
impartial
unbiased
indifferent
neutral
genderless
Antonyms
female
male

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.
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