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
The pronoun "it" is neuter.
a neuter noun
neuters; neutered; neutering
1
: to remove the sex organs from (an animal)
She had her dog neutered by the veterinarian.
Note: 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.
2
disapproving
: to make (something) much less powerful or effective
The bill was neutered by the changes made by the legislature.
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“Neuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/neuter. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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