Definition of "neutral" []

• Not aligned with, supporting, or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest. (adjective)
• Belonging to neither side in a controversy: on neutral ground. (adjective)
• Belonging to neither kind; not one thing or the other. (adjective)
• Sexless; neuter. (adjective)
• Chemistry Of or relating to a solution or compound that is neither acidic nor alkaline. (adjective)

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• "The neutral monism I advocate, accordingly, has more in common with the ontology of the late Platonic dialogues than with that of the early Russell which the name ˜neutral monism™ commonly brings to mind."
• "_semi-neutral_ Gray is distinguished from the _neutral_ Grey, which springs in an infinite series from the mixture of the neutral black and white."
• "Holly studied Dante, her expression neutral and composed."