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- [al-uh-keyt]
- /ˈæl əˌkeɪt/
- /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-uh-keyt]
- /ˈæl əˌkeɪt/
Definitions of allocated word
- verb with object allocated to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot: to allocate funds for new projects. 1
- verb with object allocated to fix the place of; locate. 1
- noun allocated Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose. 1
- verb allocated simple past tense and past participle of allocate. 0
- adjective allocated Having been granted an allocation; having received (something) as part of a plan or scheduled disbursement; having been assigned (something) that was set aside for a particular purpose. 0
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Origin of allocated
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Medieval Latin allocātus (past participle of allocāre), equivalent to al- al- + loc(us) place + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Allocated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
allocated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
allocated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for allocated
adjective allocated
- distributed — (in distinctive feature analysis) characterized by relatively extensive contact or constriction between the articulating organs, as the (sh) in show in contrast to the (s) in so.
- payable — to be paid; due: a loan payable in 30 days.
- placed — a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
Antonyms for allocated
verb allocated
verb with object allocated
- misallocated — to allocate mistakenly or improperly: to misallocate resources.
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