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moiety

/ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/

noun

Meaning

  • A half.

  • A share or portion, especially a smaller share.

  • Each descent group in a culture which is divided exactly into two descent groups.

  • A specific segment of a molecule.

    "Aniline has both a phenyl and an amino moiety."

Synonyms

half,
mediety