1. Adjective
Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent.
2. Adjective
Neither good nor bad; of medium quality; middling; not decided or pronounced.
3. Adjective
Neuter. See Neuter, a., 3.
4. Adjective
Having neither acid nor basic properties; unable to turn red litmus blue or blue litmus red; -- said of certain salts or other compounds. Contrasted with acid, and alkaline.
5. Noun
A person or a nation that takes no part in a contest between others; one who is neutral.
6. Adjective
having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; "inert matter"; "an indifferent chemical in a reaction"
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
7. Adjective
having no hue; "neutral colors like black or white"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
8. Adjective
having no personal preference; "impersonal criticism"; "a neutral observer"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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