neutral
noun/ˈnjuːtrəl/
/ˈnuːtrəl/
- [uncountable] the position of the gears of a vehicle in which no power is carried from the engine to the wheels
- in neutral to leave the car in neutral
- [countable] a person or country that does not support either side in a disagreement, competition or war
- [countable] a colour that is not bright or strong, such as grey or light brown
- The room was decorated in neutrals.
in vehicle
in disagreement/war
colour
Word Originlate Middle English (as a noun): from Latin neutralis ‘of neuter gender’, from Latin neuter ‘neither’, from ne- ‘not’ + uter ‘either’.
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