Definition of «neuter»

The term "neutral" refers to something that is not involved in a dispute or conflict, and remains impartial. It can also refer to an object, idea, or concept that does not have any emotional charge or personal significance attached to it. In linguistics, the word "neuter" specifically describes a grammatical gender that is neither masculine nor feminine, typically used for words referring to inanimate objects or ideas.

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In some languages, nouns have grammatical gender, including a neuter category, such as in German with words like "das Buch" (the book) or "das Haus" (the house).
The neuter form of the adjective "big" is "bigger" when comparing two objects that are neither male nor female, such as "a bigger box" or "a bigger tree".
In English grammar, the neuter pronoun "that" can be used to introduce a restrictive clause, e.g., "The book that I am reading is truly captivating."
The neuter voice in music refers to a singing tone without a distinct gender, often used in choral or ensemble performances.

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Low cost, low - income cat and dog spay neuter clinic. (mfoa.net)
After passing his preliminary exams, he was scheduled for neuter surgery. (rchumanesociety.org)
Low cost spay neuter programs prevent feline pregnancy, reduce overpopulation and result in fewer cat health problems and behavior issues in the domestic cat population. (cat-lovers-only.com)
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