Added 9 October 2026
neutral
/ˈnjuː.tɹəl/ noun
Latin root: neutrālis Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about neutral at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
adjective
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Having no personal preference.
impersonal criticism
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Having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive.
inert matter
- Not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest.
Origin
From Middle French neutral (compare modern French neutre), from Latin neutrālis. By surface analysis, neuter + -al.
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