Definition

A person who has the right to buy or sell a financial asset at a specific price within a certain time period.

Example

The optionee decided to exercise their right to purchase the shares at the agreed price.

Conversation

Did you know that I’m now an optionee for some stocks?

Really? That sounds interesting! What does that mean exactly?

It means I have the right to buy the shares at a specific price.

Got it! That could be a smart move if the prices go up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Optionee → It is formed from "option" (from Latin "optio", meaning choice or selection) and the suffix "-ee" (meaning a person who is the recipient of an action). The word "optionee" refers to a person who has the right to choose or select something, particularly in legal or financial contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'option' as a 'choice' and '-ee' as someone who receives that choice — an optionee is someone who has the right to make a choice.

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