allocatee
|al-lo-cat-ee|
/ˌæləˈkiː/
recipient of allocation
Etymology
'allocatee' originates from the English word 'allocate,' which comes from the Latin word 'allocare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'locare' meant 'to place.'
'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.
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
