Word
neutered
US/ˈnutɝd/
UK/njˈuːtəd/
Definition
v. to remove the ability of an animal to have babies. It is a common word for when a pet is fixed so it cannot reproduce.
v. to perform a surgical procedure on an animal to remove its reproductive organs, thereby rendering it incapable of reproduction. Often used in the past participle form to describe the state of an animal.
Examples
“The vet neutered the cat last week.”
“Many pet owners choose to have their dogs neutered to prevent unwanted litters and reduce certain health risks.”
“While the term is most frequently applied to domestic animals, it can also describe the removal of a person's ability to act or feel, such as when a political speech is neutered by heavy censorship.”
Examples
simple
“The vet neutered the cat last week.”
contextual
“Many pet owners choose to have their dogs neutered to prevent unwanted litters and reduce certain health risks.”
complex
“While the term is most frequently applied to domestic animals, it can also describe the removal of a person's ability to act or feel, such as when a political speech is neutered by heavy censorship.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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