dividend

div·i·dend

noun \ˈdi-və-ˌdend, -dənd\

Definition of DIVIDEND

1

: an individual share of something distributed: as a : a share in a pro rata distribution (as of profits) to stockholders b : a share of surplus allocated to a policyholder in a participating insurance policy

2

a : a resultant return or reward <our efforts are finally paying dividends> b : bonus

3

a : a number to be divided b : a sum or fund to be divided and distributed

— div·i·dend·less \-ləs\ adjective

Examples of DIVIDEND

1. Profits are distributed to shareholders as dividends.
2. <the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed>

Origin of DIVIDEND

Middle English divident, from Latin dividendus, gerundive of dividere

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to DIVIDEND

Synonyms: cumshaw, bonus, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, perk, perquisite, throw-in, tip

Related Words: pension; bestowal, presentation; benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, bounty, charity, generosity, largesse (also largess), philanthropy; contribution, donation, gift, offering, present; grant, subsidy; boon, manna, windfall; favor, freebie (or freebee), giveaway, premium; award, prize, reward; fringe benefit, icing

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Other Economics Terms

actuary, compound interest, globalization, indemnity, portfolio, rentier, stagflation, usurer

Rhymes with DIVIDEND

apprehend, bitter end, business end, comprehend, condescend, discommend, in the end, minuend, on the mend, open-end, overspend, recommend, repetend, reprehend, subtrahend, vilipend