neutral

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Not taking sides in a conflict such as war

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

2. 2

   Favoring neither the supporting nor opposing viewpoint of a topic of debate

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

   • I am neutral regarding the issue of gay marriage.
   • The heart can not possibly remain neutral, but constantly takes part one way or the other.
3. 3

   Neither positive nor negative.

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   1. 4

      Not biased

      Not biased; viewing situations objectively in a way that is neither positive nor negative.

      • a neutral person
   2. 5

      Neither beneficial nor harmful.

      • Some things good, and some things ill, do seem, And neutral some, in her fantastic eye.
   3. 6

      Having no sex

      Having no sex; neuter.

   4. 7

      Having no obvious colour

      Having no obvious colour; gray.

   5. 8

      Neither positive nor negative

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

   6. 9

      Having a pH of or near 7, neither acidic nor alkaline.

   7. 10

      Of an alcoholic drink, having been fermented and distilled but with no additives.

   8. 11

      Having an alignment that is situated between two notable possibilities, such as between…

      Having an alignment that is situated between two notable possibilities, such as between good and evil, or between chaotic and lawful.

   9. 12

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

   10. 13

       A person who takes no side in a dispute.

       • They say in Harlan County There are no neutrals there You'll either be a union man Or a thug for J.H. Blair.
   11. 14

       An individual or entity serving as an arbitrator or adjudicator.

   12. 15

       A neutral hue.

   13. 16

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

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

       • Near-synonym: angel gear (humorous)
       • Put it in neutral, and we'll push it out of the garage.
       • He shoved the tractor into neutral, and, leaving the engine running, jumped down[.]
   14. 17

       An electrical terminal or conductor which has zero or close to zero voltage with respect…

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

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