neutral meaning and definition

NEUTRAL noun

Definition of neutral (noun)

1. one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute

NEUTRAL adjective

Definition of neutral (adjective)

1. having no personal preference
   • "impersonal criticism"; "a neutral observer"
   • synonyms: impersonal
2. having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive
   • "inert matter"; "an indifferent chemical in a reaction"
   • synonyms: indifferent, inert
3. not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
4. possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics
   • antonym: positive
5. having no hue
   • "neutral colors like black or white"
   • synonyms: achromatic
   • antonym: chromatic
6. lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics
   • "a neutral personality that made no impression whatever"
7. having no net electric charge
   • synonyms: electroneutral