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noncumulative

American

[non-kyoo-myuh-luh-tiv, -ley-tiv] / nɒnˈkyu myə lə tɪv, -ˌleɪ tɪv /

adjective

of or relating to preferred stock the dividends of which are skipped and not accrued.

Etymology

Origin of noncumulative

First recorded in 1905–10; non- + cumulative

Example Sentences

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Stride is the only one of the four that is noncumulative, meaning that the issuer doesn’t need to make up for missed dividends.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

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