# moiety

**Pronunciation:** /ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/ · MOY-uh-tee

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

One of two equal parts into which something is divided.

## Examples

- The contract stipulated that each partner would receive a moiety of the annual profits.
- The island was divided into two distinct moieties, each governed by different local customs.
- She bequeathed a moiety of her vast collection of rare books to the national library.

## Synonyms

- half — The most common and neutral term for one of two equal parts.
- part — A general term for a portion, lacking the specific 'equal' implication of moiety.
- portion — Refers to a share or part of a whole, often used in contexts of food or distribution.
- fraction — A small or specific part of a whole, often implying a mathematical or relative quantity.
- component — A constituent part of a larger machine or system.

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