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un-neutral

un-neu·tral
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh n noo-truh l, nyoo-]
    • /ən ˈnu trəl, ˈnyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh n noo-truh l, nyoo-]
    • /ən ˈnu trəl, ˈnyu-/

Definitions of un-neutral word

  • adjective un-neutral not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others: a neutral nation during World War II. 1
  • adjective un-neutral not aligned with or supporting any side or position in a controversy: The arbitrator was absolutely neutral. 1
  • adjective un-neutral of or belonging to a neutral state or party: neutral territory. 1
  • adjective un-neutral of no particular kind, characteristics, etc.; indefinite: a neutral personality that made no impression whatever; a sex-neutral job title. 1
  • adjective un-neutral gray; without hue; of zero chroma; achromatic. matching well with many or most other colors or shades, as white or beige. 1
  • adjective un-neutral Botany, Zoology. neuter. 1

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Origin of un-neutral

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin neutrālis grammatically neuter. See neuter, -al1

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Parts of speech for Un-neutral

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

un-neutral popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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