noun
- one of two equal or corresponding parts; half
- a part or portion of something
Usage: formal
Usage: formal
Examples
- The inheritance was divided into two moieties between the siblings.
- Each moiety of the compound has different chemical properties.
- The treaty allocated a moiety of the disputed territory to each nation.
- She received only a small moiety of the profits.
- The molecule consists of two identical moieties joined together.
- The court ordered that each party receive a moiety of the estate.