Neutralization: meaning, definitions and examples
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neutralization
[ ˌnjuː.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]
linguistics
The process of making something neutral or less extreme, especially by balancing or combining it with something else.
Synonyms
balancing, compensation, moderation.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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neutralization |
Mentioned twice, it holds the same meaning as described before, with use mainly in scientific or technical contexts.
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balancing |
Often used when talking about achieving stability or equality between different elements, such as balancing work and life, or balancing an equation in mathematics.
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moderation |
Typically used to suggest keeping things within reasonable or average limits, often associated with behavior, consumption, or habits.
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compensation |
Commonly used in financial or work-related contexts to indicate the act of providing something, often money, to offset a loss or as a reward.
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Examples of usage
- The neutralization of acidic and basic solutions results in a neutral solution.
- Political neutralization is essential in maintaining peace among nations.
Translations
Translations of the word "neutralization" in other languages:
🇵🇹 neutralização
🇮🇳 तटस्थीकरण
🇩🇪 Neutralisierung
🇮🇩 netralisasi
🇺🇦 нейтралізація
🇵🇱 neutralizacja
🇯🇵 中和 (ちゅうわ)
🇫🇷 neutralisation
🇪🇸 neutralización
🇹🇷 nötralizasyon
🇰🇷 중화 (중화)
🇸🇦 تحييد
🇨🇿 neutralizace
🇸🇰 neutralizácia
🇨🇳 中和 (zhōnghé)
🇸🇮 nevtralizacija
🇮🇸 hlutleysing
🇰🇿 бейтараптандыру
🇬🇪 ნეიტრალიზაცია
🇦🇿 neytrallaşdırma
🇲🇽 neutralización
Etymology
The word 'neutralization' originated from the Latin word 'neutralis', which means 'neuter' or 'neither one thing nor the other'. The term started to be used in English in the mid-19th century, primarily in the fields of chemistry and linguistics. The concept of neutralization has since been widely adopted in various disciplines to describe the process of making something neutral or less extreme.
See also: neutrality, neutralize, neutrally.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,718, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15715 unbelievable
- 15716 sagacity
- 15717 coaxial
- 15718 neutralization
- 15719 commandant
- 15720 infidelity
- 15721 matron
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