neutrális

Neutrális is a Hungarian adjective meaning neutral. It describes something that does not take a side, is unbiased, or lacks a distinct bias or stance. In scientific contexts, neutrális can refer to conditions, states, or substances that are not charged, reactive, or polarized, and can be used for environments or measurements that are neither acidic nor basic. In everyday language, semleges is often the preferred term for general neutrality, while neutrális tends to appear in more formal or technical registers.

In politics and diplomacy, neutrális denotes an official stance of neutrality—an position that avoids supporting any belligerent or competing party in a dispute. In journalism and media, neutrális reporting aims to present information impartially, without endorsement or advocacy for a particular side. In law and international relations, neutrality is a recognized principle that can govern the behavior of states, organizations, or individuals in conflict situations.

Etymology and usage history indicate that neutrális derives from the Latin neuter, via French neutre and other European languages, adapted in Hungarian with the suffix -ális to form an adjective meaning “neutral.” The term interacts with semleges as its common everyday counterpart, with neutrális used more often in technical, formal, or borrowed contexts.

See also: neutral, neutrality, non-alignment.