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allotter

al·lot
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-lot]
    • /əˈlɒt/
    • /əˈlɒtə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lot]
    • /əˈlɒt/

Definitions of allotter word

  • noun allotter a person who allots 3
  • verb with object allotter to divide or distribute by share or portion; distribute or parcel out; apportion: to allot the available farmland among the settlers. 1
  • verb with object allotter to appropriate for a special purpose: to allot money for a park. 1
  • verb with object allotter to assign as a portion; set apart; dedicate. 1
  • noun allotter One who allots. 1

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Origin of allotter

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; earlier alot, late Middle English alotten < Middle French aloter, equivalent to a- a-5 + lot lot (< Germanic) + -er infinitive suffix

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Parts of speech for Allotter

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

allotter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

allotter usage trend in Literature

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