neutrality
gb/nutɹˈæləti/ us/nutɹˈæləti/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9500
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
state
1
not taking sides in conflict
The state of not taking any side in a war, fight, or argument.
Vzorec užití:
neutrality in [a conflict or dispute]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "neutrality" with "indifference". "Neutrality" means not taking sides, but you may still care about the result. "Indifference" means not caring. Also, learners may say *"keep neutralness"* instead of the correct noun "keep neutrality" or use the adjective *"be neutrality"* instead of "be neutral".
Synonyma
non-alignment (Often used about countries that do not join any side in international conflicts.)
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noninvolvement (Stresses not getting involved at all, rather than carefully staying between sides.)
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impartiality (Focuses more on fairness than on official policy, but overlaps when a person or body stays out of a conflict.)
Antonyma
alliance (A formal agreement to support one side, the opposite of staying neutral between sides.)
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partisanship (Actively supporting one side, especially in politics or conflict.)
Kolokace
maintain neutrality
|declare neutrality
|strict neutrality
|policy of neutrality
|political neutrality
|military neutrality
Témata
politics
|law
|international_relations
Příklady
- The country tried to maintain neutrality throughout the regional conflict.
- Switzerland is famous for its long tradition of political and military neutrality.
- The mediator stressed her neutrality so that both sides would trust the process.
- Any sign that the court had abandoned its neutrality would damage public confidence.
- His public neutrality in the dispute angered supporters on both sides.
Učební příklady
- The small country chose neutrality during the war.
- The teacher kept neutrality and did not join the students’ argument.
- Journalists should show neutrality in their reports on elections.
- The group asked the UN to guarantee its neutrality in the talks.
- Her neutrality helped both teams accept the final decision.
Podstatné jméno
B2
state
2
freedom from bias or preference
The state of being fair and not showing that you like one side or idea more than another.
Vzorec užití:
neutrality on [an issue or topic]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "neutral" instead of "neutrality" in noun positions (e.g. *"the neutral of the judge"* instead of "the neutrality of the judge"). Also, some learners confuse "objectivity" with "neutrality": objectivity is about using facts; neutrality is about not taking sides, even if you still have private opinions.
Synonyma
impartiality (Very close in meaning; common in legal and professional contexts for fair decision-making.)
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objectivity (Stresses using facts and evidence rather than personal feelings; common in science and journalism.)
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even-handedness (Colloquial tone; stresses treating all sides fairly and in the same way.)
Antonyma
bias (General term for an unfair preference toward one side or idea.)
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partiality (Formal term for clearly favoring one side, especially when you should be fair.)
Kolokace
judicial neutrality
|journalistic neutrality
|religious neutrality
|professional neutrality
|value neutrality
|algorithmic neutrality
Témata
ethics
|media
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Many citizens doubt the neutrality of the state-owned media.
- The judge’s neutrality was questioned after his comments about the defendant.
- Teachers are expected to show neutrality when discussing controversial political topics.
- The company claims complete neutrality in how its platform ranks content.
- Value neutrality in research is difficult when the topic is highly emotional.
Učební příklady
- The referee must show neutrality during the game.
- People want neutrality from the news they watch.
- Her neutrality on the topic made her a good moderator.
- The manager’s neutrality helped to solve the problem at work.
- Students often test the teacher’s neutrality in class debates.
Podstatné jméno
C1
state
3
lack of strong or clear character
The state of being plain and not strong in color, feeling, or style.
Vzorec užití:
the neutrality of [a color, style, or tone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "neutrality" when they really mean "silence" or "absence" (e.g. *"the neutrality of sound"* instead of "the lack of sound"). Neutrality here means something is present but not strong or clearly marked, not that it is completely missing.
Synonyma
blandness (Suggests the neutrality is dull or boring, often with a negative tone.)
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plainness (Focuses on simple, not decorated qualities in appearance or style.)
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restraint (Suggests controlled, limited expression rather than total lack of character.)
Antonyma
vibrancy (Emphasizes strong, lively color or character, the opposite of neutral appearance.)
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intensity (Highlights strong force or feeling, the opposite of a neutral tone or emotion.)
Kolokace
color neutrality
|tonal neutrality
|stylistic neutrality
|emotional neutrality
|design neutrality
|expressive neutrality
Témata
art
|design
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The neutrality of the wall colors makes the room feel calm and spacious.
- Some critics praise the film’s emotional neutrality, while others find it cold.
- The designer chose neutrality in the logo so it would appeal to many markets.
- Her voice had a strange neutrality, without joy or sadness.
- The restaurant’s decor aims for neutrality so that the food stands out.
Učební příklady
- The neutrality of the room helps people relax.
- He likes the neutrality of black and white clothes.
- Some people enjoy the emotional neutrality of quiet music.
- The writer uses neutrality of style in the report.
- They wanted color neutrality in the office design.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
state
4
scientific state of no net charge
In science, a state where positive and negative parts are equal, so something has no charge or is neither acid nor base.
Vzorec užití:
neutrality of [a solution, atom, or system]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think scientific "neutrality" always means "no effect". In chemistry or physics, it means opposite effects balance each other, not that nothing is happening. They may also confuse "neutral" (adjective) with "neutralization" (the chemical process of becoming neutral).
Synonyma
equilibrium (A general scientific term for balance; not always about charge or acidity but often used in similar contexts.)
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balance (Everyday word for equal amounts; less precise than "neutrality" in science.)
Antonyma
acidity (Opposite of neutrality on the acidic side of the pH scale.)
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alkalinity (Opposite of neutrality on the basic (alkaline) side of the pH scale.)
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charge (In context, having a net positive or negative electric charge is the opposite of electrical neutrality.)
Kolokace
electrical neutrality
|charge neutrality
|chemical neutrality
|pH neutrality
|acid-base neutrality
|overall neutrality
Témata
science
|chemistry
|physics
Příklady
- Pure water is often used as an example of pH neutrality.
- The electrical neutrality of the atom is maintained by having equal numbers of protons and electrons.
- The experiment tested how quickly the solution returned to chemical neutrality after acid was added.
- Any disturbance in charge neutrality can significantly affect the material’s properties.
- Buffer solutions help keep the neutrality of the system under changing conditions.
Učební příklady
- In chemistry class, we learned that neutrality is pH 7.
- An atom has electrical neutrality when protons and electrons are equal.
- The scientist measured the neutrality of the liquid.
- The solution lost its neutrality when we added acid.
- The lab report explains why neutrality is important for this reaction.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
neutrality
IPA
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Slabiky a přízvuk
neut - ral - ity (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ral)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: neutrality
- Plural: neutrality
Příbuzná slova
Core family
neutral
adjective B1
neutralize
verb B2
Related words
neutrally
adverb
neutralization
noun C1
Advanced or less common
neutralist
noun
Výrazy
armed neutrality
1/ˈɑɹmd nutɹˈæləti/
fixed phrase
formal
neutrality while keeping strong defenses
A policy where a country stays out of a war but keeps its army strong and ready to fight if someone attacks.
Příklady
- The country adopted a policy of armed neutrality during the conflict.
- Armed neutrality allowed the state to avoid alliances while protecting its borders.
- Historically, armed neutrality has been seen as a way to warn stronger powers not to invade.
carbon neutrality
1/kˈɑɹbən nutɹˈæləti/
fixed phrase
zero net carbon emissions
A situation where a person, company, or country puts no extra carbon dioxide into the air overall, because any emissions are balanced by cuts or by removing the same amount.
Příklady
- The company has promised to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
- Planting trees can help a business move closer to carbon neutrality.
- Many cities are creating climate plans with the goal of carbon neutrality.
climate neutrality
1/klˈaɪmɪt nutɹˈæləti/
fixed phrase
no net impact on climate
A situation where human actions do not change the climate overall, because greenhouse gas emissions are reduced or balanced so their total effect is zero.
Příklady
- The European Union has set a target of climate neutrality by 2050.
- Achieving climate neutrality will require deep cuts in fossil fuel use.
- Some organizations prefer the broader term "climate neutrality" instead of "carbon neutrality."
gender neutrality
1/d͡ʒˈɛndɚ nutɹˈæləti/
fixed phrase
not favoring any gender
A way of speaking, writing, or making rules that does not prefer men or women and does not use gender-specific words when they are not needed.
Příklady
- The school introduced gender neutrality in its uniform policy.
- Many companies are working toward gender neutrality in job titles.
- Some languages make gender neutrality in everyday speech more difficult.
net neutrality
1/nˈɛt nutɹˈæləti/
fixed phrase
technical
principle of equal treatment of internet data
The idea that internet companies should not block, slow, or charge extra money for some websites or online services.
Příklady
- Supporters of net neutrality argue that all websites should load at the same speed.
- The government’s decision to end net neutrality rules caused a huge public debate.
- Net neutrality is often described as the "open internet" principle.
policy of neutrality
1/pˈɑlɪsi əv nutɹˈæləti/
fixed phrase
formal
official decision to stay neutral
An official rule or decision by a country or group to stay neutral and not take sides in wars or other conflicts.
Příklady
- The government’s long-standing policy of neutrality has broad public support.
- After the war, the country formally adopted a policy of neutrality.
- Changing its policy of neutrality would mean rewriting the nation’s constitution.
political neutrality
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl nutɹˈæləti/
fixed phrase
not supporting any political side
The state of not supporting any political party or opinion, especially when you should be fair, like as a judge, civil servant, or international group.
Příklady
- Civil servants are expected to maintain political neutrality while doing their jobs.
- The charity’s political neutrality helps it work in very different countries.
- Critics accused the news channel of breaking its promise of political neutrality.
value neutrality
1/vˈælju nutɹˈæləti/
fixed phrase
formal
research free from personal values
The idea that researchers or experts should try not to let their own beliefs or values affect their work or results.
Příklady
- Some social scientists question whether true value neutrality is possible.
- The professor emphasized value neutrality when students designed their survey questions.
- Critics say that claims of value neutrality can sometimes hide real political choices.