Neutrality

//nuˈtɹæləti// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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, usually

    "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."

  2. 2
    nonparticipation in a dispute or war wordnet
  3. 3
    Indifference in quality; a state neither very good nor bad. obsolete, uncountable, usually

    "There is no health; physicians say that we At best enjoy but a neutrality."

  4. 4
    pH value of 7 wordnet
  5. 5
    The quality or state of being neutral. uncountable, usually
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  1. 6
    tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement wordnet
  2. 7
    The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers. uncountable, usually
  3. 8
    Those who are neutral; a combination of neutral powers or states. uncountable, usually

Etymology

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

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