neuter
When used as a verb, "neuter" is most commonly used for pets like cats and dogs. In this context, it is often used as a general term regardless of whether the animal is male or female. In grammar, "neuter" describes words that don't fit into 'male' or 'female' categories. English has very few neuter markers compared to languages like German or Latin.
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Meanings
Neither masculine nor feminine; denoting a gender in some languages that is neither masculine nor feminine.
"In Latin, the word for 'window' is in the neuter gender."
A person or animal of indifferent sex; a grammatical gender that is neither masculine nor feminine.
"The linguist categorized the pronoun as a neuter."
To castrate or spay an animal to prevent reproduction.
"The veterinarian recommended that we neuter the kitten to prevent future health issues."