Neuter
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British pronunciation/njˈuːtɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈnutɝ/

Definition & Meaning of "neuter"

Neuter
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(grammar) a gender of words that are neither masculine nor feminine

What is "neuter"?

Neuter is a grammatical category that refers to nouns, pronouns, and adjectives that do not have a specific masculine or feminine gender. Neuter forms are often used for objects, concepts, or animals when the gender is unknown or irrelevant. In English, common neuter pronouns include "it" and "its." For example, in the sentence "The dog is sleeping; it is tired," the pronoun "it" is used to refer to the dog without indicating its gender. In languages that distinguish gender, such as German, neuter nouns are marked with specific articles, such as "das," meaning "the" for neuter nouns. Understanding neuter gender is important for ensuring grammatical accuracy and clarity in communication.

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Understanding noun genders, including neuter, is important in language learning.
Latin has three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter.
The linguist discussed the concept of neuter in grammatical gender.
to neuter
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to remove the sex organs of a domestic animal in order to keep it from reproduction

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Many animal shelters require pet owners to neuter their cats and dogs before adoption.
It 's a common practice to neuter farm animals to manage their populations.
neuter
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of grammatical gender

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make into a bundle

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lacking fully-developed or functional generative organs

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