Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

neutrality

/nuˈtɹæləti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.67 in modern English

Syllables: neu-tral-i-ty
IPA: /nuˈtɹæləti/

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.

Uncountable

noun

Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad.

Obsolete; Uncountable

noun

The quality or state of being neutral.

Uncountable

noun

The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers.

Uncountable

noun

Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"And what happineſs is there in a ſtorm of paſſions? On this account the Scepticks affected an indifferent æquipondious neutrality as the only means to their Ataraxia, and freedom from paßionate diſturbances."
"Men who possess a state of neutrality in times of public danger, desert the interest of their fellow subjects."
"The official pretence of a scrupulous solicitude to maintain neutrality is flagrantly insincere."
"Lizzo, who is known for messages of self-love and wider acceptance, has recently said as much as she shared that she is encouraging a stance of body neutrality for herself and others."
"There is no health; physicians say that we At best enjoy but a neutrality."

Etymology

From Middle French neutralité, from Medieval Latin neutralitas. Morphologically neutral + -ity.

Origin

Source language: Middle French

Word Breakdown

Root: neutralité, -
Suffix: neutral

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /nuˈtɹæləti/
British English: /njuːˈtɹæləti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

neutralities (plural)

Derived Forms

antineutrality electroneutrality nonneutrality proneutrality quasineutrality superneutrality thermoneutrality

Phrases

armed neutrality carbon neutrality climate neutrality exegetical neutrality gender neutrality nutrient neutrality positive neutrality net neutrality

Frequently Paired Words

net neutrality network neutrality internet neutrality NN

Synonyms

indifferent on the fence disinterest

Rhymes With

sexuality mortality hospitality morality mentality nationality municipality locality brutality confidentiality vitality legality

Questions

How do you pronounce neutrality?: The recorded pronunciation is /nuˈtɹæləti/.
What does neutrality mean?: The state or quality of being neutral; the condition of being unengaged in contests between others; state of taking no part on either side.
Where does neutrality come from?: It is traced to Middle French.

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