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Definition of neutrality

neutrality

/nuːˈtræl.ə.ti/
neu · tral · i · ty

Adverb:neutrally
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Plural:neutralities
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Adjective:neutral
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• noun

1

The state or policy of not supporting, helping, or taking sides with any party in a dispute, disagreement, or international conflict.

Example

"Switzerland maintained a strict policy of diplomatic neutrality throughout the twentieth century."


2

The quality of lacking strong, distinctive, or polarized characteristics, such as in color, tone, or demeanor.

Example

"The interior designer chose shades of beige and gray for their calming visual neutrality."


3

In chemistry and physics, the condition of being neither acidic nor alkaline (having a pH of 7), or of having no net electric charge.

Example

"The lab technician added a buffer solution until the mixture reached chemical neutrality."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French neutralité or Medieval Latin neutralitas, derived from Classical Latin neutralis, from neuter ('neither of the two').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neutrality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neutrality
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