neutral

¹neu·tral

noun \ˈnü-trəl, ˈnyü-\

Definition of NEUTRAL

1

: one that is neutral

2

: a neutral color

3

: a position of disengagement (as of gears)

Examples of NEUTRAL

1. He put the car in neutral.
2. Their sister remained a neutral in the dispute.
3. The two countries were neutrals while their neighbors were at war.

First Known Use of NEUTRAL

15th century

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