Definition of neuter
1a : of, relating to, or constituting the gender that ordinarily includes most words or grammatical forms referring to things classed as neither masculine nor feminineb : neither active nor passive : intransitive
2 : taking no side : neutral
3 : lacking or having imperfectly developed or nonfunctional generative organs
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Examples of neuter in a Sentence
The pronoun “it” is neuter.
Other Botany Terms
15th Century
First Known Use of neuter
15th century
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Definition of neuter
Examples of neuter in a Sentence
She had her dog neutered by the veterinarian.
The bill was neutered by the changes made by the legislature.
1903
First Known Use of neuter
1903
NEUTER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of neuter for English Language Learners
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grammar in some languages : 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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Definition of neuter for English Language Learners
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: to remove the sex organs from (an animal)
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: to make (something) much less powerful or effective
NEUTER Defined for Kids
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of neuter
: a spayed or castrated animal (as a cat)
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