neuter

• Refere-se ao gênero gramatical que não é masculino nem feminino; também descreve um animal castrado ou uma planta sem órgãos reprodutivos.

Describes a grammatical gender that is neither masculine nor feminine; also used to describe an animal that has been castrated or a plant without reproductive organs.

1. B2formal

   Relating to a grammatical gender that is neither masculine nor feminine.

   Gênero neutro

   • In German, the word 'Mädchen' is neuter.
   • Latin has three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter.
   • The pronoun 'it' is often used for neuter nouns in English.

2. Biology: lacking functional sex organsC1formalscientific

   Having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs.

   Assexuado

   • Worker bees are neuter females.
   • Some plants produce neuter flowers.
   • The neuter condition in certain animals is a result of hormonal changes.

   Sinônimosasexualsexless

   Antônimosfertilesexual

• Gênero gramatical que se aplica principalmente (mas não exclusivamente) a seres inanimados, não sendo nem masculino nem feminino.

A grammatical gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to inanimate objects, being neither masculine nor feminine.

1. B2formal

   A grammatical gender category that typically refers to inanimate objects or concepts, distinct from masculine and feminine.

   Gênero neutro

   • In German, the word 'Mädchen' (girl) is neuter.
   • Latin nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter.
   • The neuter gender is used for many abstract concepts in some languages.

   Antônimosfemininemasculine

• Verbo que significa remover os órgãos reprodutores de um animal ou tornar algo ineficaz, privando-o de força ou efeito.

A verb meaning to remove the reproductive organs of an animal, or to render something ineffective or powerless.

1. Remove reproductive organsB2formal

   To surgically remove the ovaries of an animal, rendering it unable to reproduce.

   Esterilizar

   • The veterinarian neutered the stray cat to control the population.
   • Many pet owners choose to neuter their dogs for health reasons.
   • The shelter neuters all animals before adoption.

   Sinônimosalterdesexfixspay