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Reinvested: meaning, definitions and examples

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reinvested

 

[ riːɪnˈvɛstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial context

Reinvested refers to the action of using income earned from an investment to purchase additional investments, rather than taking the profits as cash. This strategy is commonly employed by investors aiming to increase their wealth over time through the power of compounding. By reinvesting, investors can capitalize on potential growth opportunities, as their investments generate more income which can then be reinvested again. Reinvestment can apply to various asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and real estate.

Synonyms

reallocate, reapply

Examples of usage

  • He reinvested his dividends into more shares.
  • The company reinvested profits to expand its operations.
  • They decided to reinvest their earnings for future growth.

Translations

Translations of the word "reinvested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reinvestido

🇮🇳 पुनर्निवेशित

🇩🇪 reinvestiert

🇮🇩 direinvestasikan

🇺🇦 реінвестований

🇵🇱 reinvestowany

🇯🇵 再投資された

🇫🇷 réinvesti

🇪🇸 reinvertido

🇹🇷 yeniden yatırılmış

🇰🇷 재투자된

🇸🇦 إعادة الاستثمار

🇨🇿 znovu investovaný

🇸🇰 znovu investovaný

🇨🇳 再投资的

🇸🇮 ponovno naložen

🇮🇸 endur fjárfest

🇰🇿 қайта инвестицияланған

🇬🇪 გაახლებული ინვესტიცია

🇦🇿 təkrar sərmayə yatırılmış

🇲🇽 reinvertido

Word origin

The term 'reinvested' derives from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'invest', which comes from the Latin 'investire', meaning 'to put on or to put into'. The evolution of the word traces back to the financial practices of allowing profits from initial investments to redefine or extend the capital put back into further investment endeavors. Over time, reinvestment has become a fundamental concept in finance and investment strategies reflecting investors' desire to maximize their returns as effectively as possible. It suggests a forward-thinking approach to wealth accumulation and financial growth.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,809, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.