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allocatee

|al-lo-cat-ee|

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/ˌæləˈkiː/

recipient of allocation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'allocatee' originates from the English word 'allocate,' which comes from the Latin word 'allocare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'locare' meant 'to place.'

Historical Evolution

'allocate' changed from the Latin word 'allocare' and eventually became the modern English word 'allocatee' by adding the suffix '-ee' to indicate the person or entity receiving the allocation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to place or assign,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or entity to whom something is allocated.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or entity to whom something is allocated.

The allocatee of the funds was responsible for ensuring they were used appropriately.

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Last updated: 2025/06/27 12:36