one-half

noun — 2 senses

noun

One of two equal parts (1/2, ½, 0.5).

As the series is extended to ever higher numbers, the fraction fluctuates among values a little greater than or equal to one-half, but the general trend moves closer and closer to exactly one-half.1988 August 30, Malcolm W. Browne, “Intellectual Duel: Brash Challenge, Swift Response”, in The New York Times:

Philippines One-half lengthwise pad paper or one-half crosswise pad paper.

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