/ ˈnjuːtə(r); NAmE ˈnuːtə(r)/ adjective , verb
■ adjective
( grammar ) ( in some languages ) belonging to a class of nouns, pronouns, adjectives or verbs whose gender is not feminine or masculine :
The Polish word for 'window' is neuter.
■ verb [ vn ]
1.
to remove part of the sex organs of an animal so that it cannot produce young :
Has your cat been neutered?
2.
( disapproving ) to prevent sth from having the effect that it ought to have
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : via Old French from Latin neuter neither, from ne- not + uter either.