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    moiety
    /ˈmɔɪɪti/

    noun

    • 1. each of two parts into which a thing is or can be divided: formal, technical "the tax was to be delivered in two moieties"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOIETY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Moiety is a formal term for a part or share of something, especially when it is divided into two parts. It can also refer to a part of a molecule in chemistry. See how to use moiety in sentences and learn its pronunciation and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moietyMoiety Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Moiety is a noun that means one of two equal or approximately equal parts, or a component of something. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of moiety from Merriam-Webster.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOIETY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Moiety is a formal term for a part or share of something, especially when it is divided into two parts. It can also refer to a part of a molecule in chemistry. See how to use moiety in sentences and learn its pronunciation and translations.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › moietyMOIETY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Anthropology. one of two units into which a tribe or community is divided on the basis of unilineal descent. moiety. / ˈmɔɪɪtɪ / noun. a half. one of two parts or divisions of something.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › moietyMoiety - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A moiety is one of two equal parts. If you cut a sandwich in half, you can have one moiety for lunch and give the other moiety to a pigeon. One moiety plus one moiety equals a whole. Moiety is a synonym for the noun half; a semicircle or your better half can be referred to as a moiety.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › MoietyMoiety - definition of moiety by The Free Dictionary

    1. A half. 2. A part, portion, or share. 3. Anthropology Either of two kinship groups based on unilateral descent that together make up a tribe or society. 4. Chemistry A well-defined part of a larger molecule.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOIETY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Moiety is a noun that means a half, a part, or a share of something. It can also refer to one of two divisions of a tribe or community based on descent. See the word origin, pronunciation, and usage examples from various sources.