neuter

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being a gender that is neither male nor female.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈn(j)uːtɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755179"

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Synonyms

castrate , desex , doctor , fix , spay , genderless , sexless , impartial , neutral , intransitive

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Variants

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neuter , neuters , neutered , neutering

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Etymology

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From Old French neutre, from neutre 'neutral' (from neuter, past participle of neuter 'make neutral'), from neutre 'neutral' (from neuter, past participle of neuter 'make neutral').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'neuter' comes from the Latin word neuter, which means 'neutral'.

2. Neuter organisms are often found in hermaphroditic species, which have both male and female reproductive organs but may also produce neuter offspring.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gender: Neuter is one of the three main genders, along with male and female.

2. Sex: Neuter refers to the absence of sexual characteristics or reproductive organs.

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Culture

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In biology, neuter organisms do not produce gametes, and in some species, they may be sterile. In human society, the term 'neuter' is sometimes used in relation to animals that have been spayed or castrated. In literature, the term 'neuter' has been used to describe characters or concepts that lack a clear gender identification.

How to Memorize "neuter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gender-neutral animal or character. Visualize the absence of distinct male or female characteristics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'neuter' with the concept of neutrality or absence of gender.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Neutral, Neither Male Nor Female' to remember the meaning of 'neuter'.

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