Moiety Definition

moiĭ-tē
moieties
noun
moieties
A half; either of two equal, or more or less equal, parts.
Webster's New World
A half.
American Heritage
An indefinite share or part.
Webster's New World
Either of two primary subdivisions in some tribes.
Webster's New World
A well-defined part of a larger molecule.
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Other Word Forms of Moiety

Noun

Singular:
moiety
Plural:
moieties

Origin of Moiety

  • Middle English moite from Old French meitiet, moitie from Late Latin medietās from Latin middle from medius middle medhyo- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From the Old French meitié (French moitié), from Late Latin medietas “half", from Latin medius “middle, half"

    From Wiktionary

Moiety Sentence Examples

  • His father, who belonged to an old Yorkshire family, held a moiety of the living of Malpas.

  • The salaries of the medical officer of health and inspectors of nuisances are, as to one moiety thereof, paid out of " the exchequer contribution account " by the county council, if they are appointed in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Board as to qualification, appointment, duties, salary and tenure of office.

  • Let us pay betimes A moiety of that mass of moan to come.

  • Of this sum only £ 50 now remains, the other moiety having been distributed by a former vicar.

  • Transfer of the fatty acid moiety across the inner mitochondrial membrane involves carnitine.

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Words Starting With

MMOMOI

Words Ending With

YTYETY

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moiety

Words Starting With M and Ending With Y

Starts With M & Ends With YStarts With MO & Ends With YStarts With M & Ends With TY

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With M6 Letter Words Ending With Y