neutral
noun
- 1
A nonaligned state, or a member of such a state.
- 2
A person who takes no side in a dispute.
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An individual or entity serving as an arbitrator or adjudicator.
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A neutral hue.
- 5
The position of a set of gears in which power cannot be transmitted to the drive mechanism.
- 6
An electrical terminal or conductor which has zero or close to zero voltage with respect to the ground.
adjective
- 1
Not taking sides in a conflict such as war; nonaligned.
- 2
Favouring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate; unbiased.
“I am neutral regarding the issue of gay marriage.”
- 3
(grammar) Neither positive nor negative.
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Neither beneficial nor harmful.
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Having no sex; neuter.
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Having no obvious colour; gray
- 7
Neither positive nor negative; possessing no charge or equivalent positive and negative charge such that there is no imbalance.
- 8
Having a pH near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.
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