Dividend

//ˈdɪvɪdɛnd//

Origin: The metaphorical use, "it will pay dividends", is so common that many people use it without knowing the financial origin. It entered English from Latin "dividendum" (thing to be divided), referring to profits divided among investors.

Tip: The metaphorical use is effective in persuasive writing because it frames current effort as future reward: "Investing in employee training pays dividends in retention, productivity, and innovation." Just be careful not to overuse financial metaphors in non-financial contexts.

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