Definition

Describing something that has not been assigned or distributed yet, such as resources or responsibilities.

Example

The unallocated funds will be used for future projects.

Conversation

Have you seen the budget report for this project?

Yeah, I noticed there are some funds that are still unallocated.

I wonder how we can use those unallocated funds effectively.

Maybe we could propose a new initiative to make the most of them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unallocated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "allocate" (from Latin "allocare", meaning to assign or distribute). The word "unallocated" means not assigned or distributed to a specific purpose or use.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') assigned or 'distributed' ('allocate') — that's why unallocated means something that hasn't been assigned.

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