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neutrally

|neu/tral/ly|

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/ˈnuːtrəli/

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/ˈnjuːtrəli/

(neutral)

impartial

Base FormNounAdverb
neutralneutralityneutrally
Etymology
Etymology Information

'neutral' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'neutralis,' where 'neuter' meant 'neither.'

Historical Evolution

'neutralis' transformed into the Old French word 'neutral,' and eventually became the modern English word 'neutral.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'neither one nor the other,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not taking sides.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that is not biased or does not show preference.

The judge listened neutrally to both sides of the argument.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41