relation - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

language unit, linguistic unit - one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed

item, point - a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; "he noticed an item in the New York Times"; "she had several items on her shopping list"; "the main point on the agenda was taken up first"

meronymy, part to whole relation - the semantic relation that holds between a part and the whole

basis, base - the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice"

detail, particular, item - a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; "it was perfect in all details"

unit - an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole; "the reduced the number of units and installations"; "the word is a basic linguistic unit"

member - anything that belongs to a set or class; "snakes are members of the class Reptilia"; "members of the opposite sex"

substance - the stuff of which an object consists

remainder, residual, residuum, rest, residue, balance - something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"

subpart - a part of a part

whole thing, whole, unit - an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; "how big is that part compared to the whole?"; "the team is a unit"

object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"

appendage - a part that is joined to something larger

bulb - a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end); "the bulb of a syringe"

stub, butt - the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking)

constituent, element, component - an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system"

cutout - a part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out

foible - the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

forte - the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible

fraction - a small part or item forming a piece of a whole

heel - (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft

hub - the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes

jetsam - the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm

limb - either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip; "the upper limb of the bow"

peen - the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes)

piece - a separate part of a whole; "an important piece of the evidence"

pressing - a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

segment, section - one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; "a section of a fishing rod"; "metal sections were used below ground"; "finished the final segment of the road"

waist, shank - the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole

toe - (golf) the part of a clubhead farthest from the shaft

turnout, widening - a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park

wreckage - the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked; "they searched the wreckage for signs of survivors"

apportioning, apportionment, parceling, parcelling, assignation, allocation, allotment - the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"

net income, net profit, profit, profits, earnings, lucre, net - the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

tranche - a portion of something (especially money)

dispensation - a share that has been dispensed or distributed

dole - a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given

way - a portion of something divided into shares; "the split the loot three ways"

ration - a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)

allowance - an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period); "travel allowance"; "my weekly allowance of two eggs"; "a child's allowance should not be too generous"

slice, piece - a share of something; "a slice of the company's revenue"

split - a promised or claimed share of loot or money; "he demanded his split before they disbanded"

stake, interest - (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future"

profit sharing - a system in which employees receive a share of the net profits of the business

cut - a share of the profits; "everyone got a cut of the earnings"

allocation, allotment - a share set aside for a specific purpose

assets - anything of material value or usefulness

condition - a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition"

good fortune, good luck - an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes

providence - a manifestation of God's foresightful care for His creatures

bad luck, ill luck, tough luck, misfortune - an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

failure - lack of success; "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure"

meal, repast - the food served and eaten at one time

mouthful, taste - a small amount eaten or drunk; "take a taste--you'll like it"

drumstick - the lower joint of the leg of a fowl

second joint, thigh - the upper joint of the leg of a fowl

white meat, breast - meat carved from the breast of a fowl

wing - the wing of a fowl; "he preferred the drumsticks to the wings"

medallion - a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat); "medallions of veal"

oyster - a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl

parson's nose, pope's nose - the tail of a dressed fowl

slice, piece - a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; "a piece of pie"; "a slice of bread"

round of drinks, round - a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic); "he ordered a second round"

drink - a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner"

libation - a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity

small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude

appropriate, earmark, set aside, reserve, allow - give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"

allocate, apportion - distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose; "I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis"; "I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip"

deal out, dish out, dispense, distribute, dole out, mete out, parcel out, shell out, lot, administer, allot, deal - administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"