dilutive

adjective

di·​lu·​tive (ˈ)dī¦l(y)ütiv 

də̇ˈl-

: reducing or involving reduction of per share income of a corporate stock

the dilutive effect of stock options and convertible securities

Word History

Etymology

dilute entry 1 + -ive entry 1

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Rhymes for dilutive

• constitutive
• substitutive