unfairly-allocated
|un-fair-ly-al-lo-cat-ed|
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/ʌnˈfɛrli ˈæləˌkeɪtɪd/
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/ʌnˈfeəli ˈæləkeɪtɪd/
(allocate)
assign resources
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allocate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'allocare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'locare' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'allocare' transformed into the French word 'allouer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allocate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place or assign something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distributed or assigned in a manner that is not just or equitable.
The resources were unfairly-allocated, leading to dissatisfaction among the team.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 07:07