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moiety

moiety

1 9.9
One of two parts that are about the same size
  • noun
  • /ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/
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Examples

  • The project was divided into two equal moieties to ensure a fair distribution of work.

  • The complete conception of Divinity must include the predominating moiety and the predominated moiety.

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  • Each moiety of the ancient artifact was meticulously restored to preserve its historical significance.

  • The team split the budget into two moieties to fund both research and development equally.

Synonyms

one-half
vsmoiety
61 1.0

One of two equal parts of something

applies when parts are about equal rather than exactly equal
mediety
vsmoiety
  • Archaic
9.9

One of two roughly equal parts of a whole, often land or property

is used for parts that are about equal rather than exactly equal

Antonyms

whole
484 1.0

All of something seen as one unit

Surface Forms

moiety singular
moieties plural

Etymology

Moiety comes from an old Latin word medius meaning 'middle' and from Old French moitié meaning 'half', so a moiety is one of two roughly equal parts of something.