one-half

Definitions of one-half
  1. noun
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
    synonyms: half
    see moresee less
    types:
    fifty percent
    a half expressed as a percentage
    mediety, moiety
    one of two (approximately) equal parts
    type of:
    common fraction, simple fraction
    the quotient of two integers
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