neutered
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/ˈnjuːtərd/
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/ˈnjuːtəd/
(neuter)
neutral gender
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
Last updated: 2025/03/05 02:03
