presplit

adjective

pre·​split ˌprē-ˈsplit How to pronounce presplit (audio)
variants or pre-split
1
: of, relating to, or occurring in the time before a split
stocks purchased at presplit prices
2
: split in advance
presplit wood

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An investor holding a quarter of a presplit share will end up with one share afterward. Michael Wursthorn, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of presplit was in 1907

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“Presplit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presplit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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