Dilutive

Pronunciation: /dəˈluːtɪv/

Dilutive (adj)

  1. Causing a substance to become less strong or less concentrated by mixing it with more liquid or other material.
  2. In finance, causing profit per share to fall because more shares are created or issued.
  3. Reducing the strength or impact of something by adding other factors that weaken it.

Dilutive (adjective)

Examples

  • Too much water can be dilutive and make the paint weaker.
  • The new rule is dilutive, so the impact feels less strong.