Dividend

dividend (number to be divided)

noun dee-vee-DEND Rare

Origin: from Latin dividendus

Also means

dividend (finance)

Usage Note

Dividend in school mathematics is the number being divided (opposed to Divisor). In finance it is the profit share paid to shareholders — both senses are used in standard German texts, so context clarifies which is meant.

Examples

"In 20 geteilt durch 4 ist zwanzig der Dividend."

Natural Translation

In 20 divided by 4, twenty is the dividend.

Literal Translation

In 20 divided by 4, twenty is the dividend.

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