Definition

A share or portion of something that is given or assigned to someone, often as part of a plan or distribution.

Example

The community garden has an allotment for each family to grow their own vegetables.

Conversation

Have you decided what to plant in your allotment this year?

I'm thinking of growing tomatoes and herbs; they always do well.

That sounds great! I need to check my allotment and see if I have enough space.

Definitely! Just make sure to plan ahead for the space you need.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Allotment is formed from "allot" (from Old French *alotir*, meaning to assign or distribute) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word refers to the act of assigning or distributing something, often in terms of shares or portions.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'allot' meaning to 'assign' something, and the '-ment' indicating the result of that action. This helps you remember that 'allotment' is the result of assigning or distributing portions.

Visually Confused Words