neutral

/ˈnjuːtɹəl//ˈnuːtɹəl/

noun

  1. 1

    A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.

  2. 2

    A person who takes no side in a dispute.

  3. 3

    An individual or entity serving as an arbitrator or adjudicator.

  4. 4

    A neutral hue.

  5. 5

    The position of a set of gears in which power cannot be transmitted to the drive mechanism.

  6. 6

    An electrical terminal or conductor which has zero or close to zero voltage with respect to the ground.

adjective

  1. 1

    Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.

  2. 2

    Favouring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.

    I am neutral regarding the issue of gay marriage.
  3. 3

    (grammar) Neither positive nor negative.

  4. 4

    Neither beneficial nor harmful.

  5. 5

    Having no sex; neuter.

  6. 6

    Having no obvious colour; gray

  7. 7

    Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.

  8. 8

    Having a pH near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.

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