diluted

adjective

di·​lut·​ed dī-ˈlü-təd 

də-

1

: weakened or thinned by or as if by having been mixed with something else (such as water)

diluted wine/paint/bleach

Just be sure not to confuse peppermint oil, which is concentrated and thus far more potent, with peppermint extract, a diluted mixture that contains approximately 20% peppermint oil.

—Kim Steckler

The most common method of skin testing is the scratch test, where a diluted amount of the allergen is applied to a scratch on the back or arm.

—Jeanie Wilson

… the diluted light of a north European summer …

—Jean McNeil

… his photos capture urban landscapes with muted slightly diluted colours that have a gritty appeal.

—Liora Ipsum

… wielding diluted power in a deadlocked government in a tiny state …

—Anne Barnard

2

of common stock : having a decreased per share value due to an increase in the total number of shares

Diluted shares can be tricky to calculate, especially when it comes to stock options, which are the most common obligation to issue shares that companies face.

—Fool.com

Synonyms

• dilute
• thin
• thinned
• washy
• watery
• weak
• weakened

Examples of diluted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its diluted earnings per share came to $3.86, well above Wall Street expectations of $3.43, according to a consensus estimate from analysts surveyed by FactSet. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 21 Mar. 2024

When the Netflix series was announced, many fans voiced concerns that the novels would be culturally and thematically diluted in the adaptation. —Tony Lee, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024

As such, homeopathic products begin with toxic substances that are then extremely diluted—often into oblivion—in a ritualistic procedure. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2023

Its diluted earnings per share came to $3.92, above Wall Street expectations of $3.63, according to a consensus estimate from analysts surveyed by FactSet. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024

First quarter earnings, which got off to an excellent start are conservatively estimated to be up 2%-3% pretax profit margins in the range of 10.9-11.0% and diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.84 to $0.86. —Walter Loeb, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024

Although Citigroup’s revenue rose by 4% last year, net income declined by 38% and diluted earnings per share fell 42%. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 Feb. 2024

Overall revenue was $23.5 billion, even from a year ago, but in a Wall Street beat, diluted earnings per share increased to $1.22, and operating income of $3.9 billion. —Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024

Hardwood floors: Even diluted vinegar can damage the sealant or finish that protects the wood and adds luster, leaving it looking dull and damaged, Cronin says. —Stacey Colino, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1