neutral

• يصف ما لا ينحاز إلى طرف أو جهة، أو ما لا لون له واضح ولا طعم مميز، أو ما لا يحمل شحنة كهربائية.

Describes something that is not taking sides, not strong in color or taste, or having no electrical charge.

1. Not taking sidesB1formal

   Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, or competition.

   محايد

   • Switzerland remained neutral during the war.
   • The referee must stay neutral in the game.
   • She tried to remain neutral in the argument between her friends.

   المرادفاتdetacheddisinterestedevenhandedfairimpartialnonalignednonpartisanobjectiveunaffiliatedunbiaseduncommitted

   الأضدادpartialpartisan

2. Without strong characteristicsB1formal

   Having no distinctive or strong qualities; bland or moderate.

   محايد

   • The room was painted in a neutral beige color.
   • He prefers neutral flavors like plain rice or bread.
   • The design uses neutral tones to create a calm atmosphere.

   المرادفاتaverageblandcharacterlesscolorlessmildmoderatenondescriptordinaryplainunremarkable

   الأضدادbolddistinctiveextremeintensemarkedpronouncedstrikingstrongvivid

3. Chemistry: neither acidic nor basicB2formalscientific

   Having a pH of 7; neither acidic nor alkaline.

   متعادل

   • Pure water is neutral with a pH of 7.
   • The solution became neutral after adding the buffer.
   • Neutral substances do not change the color of litmus paper.

   الأضدادacidicalkalinebasic

4. Physics: no net chargeB2formalscientific

   Having no net electric charge.

   متعادل كهربائياً

   • Neutrons are neutral particles in the atom.
   • The atom is electrically neutral because it has equal protons and electrons.
   • A neutral object is not attracted to a charged rod.

   المرادفاتuncharged

   الأضدادcharged

• اسم يدل على شخص أو دولة أو موقف لا ينحاز إلى أي طرف في نزاع أو خلاف أو جدال؛ كما يشير إلى حالة الحياد أو عدم التحيز.

A noun referring to a person, country, or position that does not take sides in a conflict, dispute, or debate; also refers to a state of being impartial or not aligned.

1. Non-aligned person or stateB2formal

   A person, country, or group that does not support either side in a conflict, dispute, or war.

   طرف محايد

   • Switzerland has historically been a neutral in international conflicts.
   • The neutral mediated the peace talks between the two warring factions.
   • During the debate, he remained a neutral and did not take sides.

   الأضدادbelligerentcombatantparticipant

2. Gear positionA2formal

   A position of a gear mechanism in which no power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels.

   الوضع المحايد

   • Put the car in neutral before starting the engine.
   • He shifted the gear into neutral while waiting at the traffic light.
   • The mechanic advised leaving the transmission in neutral.

   الأضدادgear

3. Color or shadeB1formal

   A color that is not strong or vivid, such as beige, gray, or white.

   لون محايد

   • She painted the walls in a soft neutral to create a calm atmosphere.
   • The interior designer recommended using neutrals for the living room.
   • Neutrals like taupe and cream are popular for minimalist decor.

   الأضدادvivid