What is another word for nybble?
Pronunciation: [nˈɪbə͡l] (IPA) 
Nybble is a computing term used to refer to a four-bit aggregation of data. It is similar to a byte, which consists of eight bits, but a nybble represents half of a byte. The term 'nybble' is also spelled 'nibble' in some contexts. A few synonyms for this term include "quadbit," "tetrade," and "half-byte." Quadbit is a combination of "quad" and "bit," and it refers to a grouping of four bits of data. Tetrade comes from the Greek word "tetra," which means four and it refers to a group of four things. Half-byte is a term that's more self-explanatory, as it refers to exactly half of a byte.
