neuter
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Britannica Dictionary definition of NEUTER
grammar, in some languages
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of or belonging to the class of words (called a gender) that ordinarily includes most of the words referring to things that are neither masculine nor feminine
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The pronoun “it” is neuter.
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a neuter noun
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neuter
/ˈnuːtɚ/
Brit
/ˈnjuːtə/
verb
neuters;
neutered;
neutering
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neuter
/ˈnuːtɚ/
Brit
/ˈnjuːtə/
verb
neuters;
neutered;
neutering
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEUTER
[+ object]
1
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to remove the sex organs from (an animal)
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She had her dog neutered by the veterinarian.
◊ Neuter usually refers to the action of removing the sex organs from a male animal, while spay usually refers to the action of removing the sex organs from a female animal.
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disapproving
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to make (something) much less powerful or effective
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The bill was neutered by the changes made by the legislature.
