Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Allocate”
To divide something up and give it to different people or use it for different purposes in a planned way.
Word Family of Allocate
What is the noun of allocate? — allocation
What is the verb of allocate? — allocate
What is the adjective of allocate? — allocative
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The government allocates funds to education, healthcare, and infrastructure. C1
- We need to allocate our time efficiently to meet the project deadline. C1
- The budget allocates 30% of resources to research and development. C1
Word Form Patterns for Allocate
-tion
Adds **-tion** to form a noun describing an action, process, or result. Example: allocate → allocation.
Origin and Word Formation of Allocate
From Latin 'allocare' (to assign). 'Ad-' (to) + 'locare' (to place, from 'locus' meaning place/location). Entered English in 16th century with meaning 'to assign to a place'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Allocate
What are the word forms of “allocate”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “allocate”?
“allocate” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “allocate” come from?
From Latin 'allocare' (to assign). 'Ad-' (to) + 'locare' (to place, from 'locus' meaning place/location). Entered English in 16th century with meaning 'to assign to a place'.