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Neuter

ˈnjuːtə

Neuter definitions
adjective
neuter
  1. of or denoting a gender of nouns in some languages, typically contrasting with masculine and feminine or common

    "the Spirit is a neuter word in Greek"

  2. (of an animal) lacking developed sexual organs, or having had them removed
    • (of a plant or flower) having neither functional pistils nor functional stamens
    • (of a person) apparently having no sexual characteristics; asexual

      "soft, languid, sexually neuter types"

noun
neuter neuters
  1. a neuter word
    • the neuter gender
  2. a non-fertile caste of social insect, especially a worker bee or ant
    • a castrated or spayed domestic animal
    • an asexual person

      "the conquering hero is a neuter"

verb
neuter neutered neutering neuters
  1. castrate or spay (a domestic animal)

    "all pit bulls must be registered and neutered"

  2. make ineffective

    "disarmament negotiations that will neuter their military power"