Diversifiable

/daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪəbl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being made diverse or varied; able to be expanded or developed into different forms or areas.

Etymology

From 'diversify' (to make diverse) plus the suffix '-able' (capable of being). The Latin root 'diversus' combines with 'facere' (to make/do).

Kelly Says

In finance, people talk about 'diversifiable risk'—the danger that can be reduced by spreading investments across different stocks, the economic principle of 'not putting all eggs in one basket.'

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