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neutered

|neu-tered|

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/ˈnjuːtərd/

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/ˈnjuːtəd/

(neuter)

neutral gender

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPresent Participle
neuterneutersneuteredneutering
Etymology
Etymology Information

'neuter' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'neuter', where 'ne-' meant 'not' and 'uter' meant 'either'.

Historical Evolution

'neuter' changed from the Latin word 'neuter' and eventually became the modern English word 'neuter'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'neither of two', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove the reproductive organs'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'neuter'.

The cat was neutered to prevent it from having kittens.

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Last updated: 2025/03/05 02:03