neutral
noun
Definitions of neutral noun
movement
- Uncountable
The gear position in a vehicle where the engine is not connected to the wheels.
He shifted the car into neutral.
The car won't move when it's in neutral.
Please put the transmission into neutral.
- Uncountable
A condition of inactivity or lack of progress.
After several years in neutral, the project finally restarted.
The whole team was in neutral while waiting for the results.
The economy began to recover after a period of neutral.
opinion
- Countable
A person or entity that does not support either side in a conflict or dispute.
We need a neutral party to assist in the negotiations.
Switzerland has remained neutral in many international conflicts.
He tried to be a neutral in the argument.
adjective
Definitions of neutral adjective
opinion
- C1
Not supporting any side in a disagreement or conflict; impartial.
As a journalist, it’s important to remain neutral.
The judges must stay neutral in the debate.
He tried to maintain a neutral stance on all political issues.
- sports
A sports venue that is not the home ground of either of the competing teams.
The team chose to play at a neutral venue.
All games were played at a neutral field.
They decided to hold the final match on a neutral ground.
notice
- C1
Not easily noticed or attracting attention; subtle.
She chose neutral colors to decorate her house.
The room is decorated in neutral tones.
The design of the clothing is very neutral.
science
- chemistryspecialized
Neither acidic nor alkaline; having a pH of 7.
This solution has a pH of 7 and is neutral.
We need to use a neutral detergent.
The chemical substance is neutral and safe for the skin.
- physicsspecialized
Having no electrical charge.
A neutron is a neutral particle that carries no electrical charge.
The atom is electrically neutral.
In physics, a neutral particle refers to a particle without charge.