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

Although several mold trade organizations have created their own credentials and extensive (and expensive) cleanup protocols, the EPA recommendation to clean up a moldy area of up to 10 square feet is to wipe it with a cloth dampened with a diluted bleach solution. —Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024

Moisten a sponge with a diluted solution, rub until the sap dissolves, then thoroughly rinse until the water runs clear, a customer-service representative said. —Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024

The company now expects full-year 2023 earnings per diluted share to be between $2.99 and $3.19, compared to $3.40 in 2022. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1