fractionalize

verb

frac·​tion·​al·​ize ˈfrak-sh(ə-)nə-ˌlīz 

fractionalized; fractionalizing

transitive verb

: to break up into parts or sections

fractionalization

ˌfrak-sh(ə-)nə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

Examples of fractionalize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The trend toward fractional trading also comes at a time when stock splits—when companies with high share prices fractionalize shares to more affordable levels—have fallen out of favor (Apple is one outlier, having split its stock several times). — Lucinda Shen, Fortune, 2 June 2020

Word History

Etymology

fractional + -ize

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fractionalize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize