neutralizing
|neu-tral-iz-ing|
/ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
(neutralize)
make ineffective
Etymology
'neutralize' originates from the French word 'neutraliser', which is derived from 'neutre', meaning 'neutral'.
'neutraliser' transformed into the English word 'neutralize', and eventually became the modern English word 'neutralizing' as its present participle form.
Initially, it meant 'to make neutral', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make ineffective or harmless'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect.
The medication is neutralizing the acid in the stomach.
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Verb 2
present participle form of 'neutralize'.
The team is neutralizing the threat.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45