neithernor

Neithernor is a neologism used in online discourse to describe a stance of not choosing between two alternatives. The term is formed as a blend of neither and nor and is typically applied to label neutrality or non-commitment in debates, discussions, or commentary. It is not widely documented in formal dictionaries.

In usage, neithernor appears mainly as a noun or as a modifier. As a noun, one might refer to “the neithernor” in a discussion, and as an adjective, “neithernor position” or “neithernor response” are possible though informal. The word is predominantly found in informal contexts such as forums and social media rather than in scholarly or official writing.

Example sentences illustrate its informal character. Responding to a binary policy question, he offered a neithernor answer, declining to support either option. In her post, the author argued for a neithernor stance, claiming that neither proposed solution adequately addressed the issue.

Status and reception: Because neithernor is informal and nonstandard, speakers should consider audience and register before using it. It may serve as a concise label for neutrality in casual argumentation but can confuse readers unfamiliar with the term.

See also: neither, nor, neither/nor constructions, neutrality, neutral stance.