Dividend

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɪvɪdÉ›nd/

Origin

From Middle French dividende, from Latin dividendum ("thing to be divided"), future passive participle of divido ("to divide").

Full definition of dividend

Noun

1. (arithmetic) A number or expression that is to be divided by another.In "42 ÷ 3" the dividend is the 42.
2. (finance) A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).

Hyponyms

• (finance: pro rata payment) regular dividend, special dividend