unallocated

IPA/ˌʌnˈæl.ə.keɪ.tɪd/
KK[ənˈæləkˌetɪd]IPA/ˌʌnˈæl.ə.keɪ.t̬ɪd/

unallocated — adjective

  • unallocatedpositive
  • more unallocatedcomparative
  • most unallocatedsuperlative

1. relating to money, space, or other resources that have not yet been given a part

1.形容詞B2
釋義

relating to money, space, or other resources that have not yet been given a particular purpose, person, or group to belong to

例句

The finance team reported that £20,000 in unallocated funds remains from last quarter.

collocation: unallocated funds

Ayesha checked the classroom list and saw three unallocated seats still available for the workshop.

同義詞
  • unassigned

    broader — can apply to tasks, people, or duties, not just resources

  • unapportioned

    narrower — specifically suggests something has not been divided into shares

  • undistributed

    focuses on the act of giving out among recipients rather than designating a purpose

反義詞
  • allocated

    direct opposite — having been assigned a specific purpose or recipient

  • assigned

    similar scope to the antonym, emphasising designation for a task or person

  • distributed

    focuses on the act of having been given out or spread among recipients

用法筆記

Typically used before a noun (attributive position). More common in formal, business, or administrative contexts than in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

The lost keys are still unallocated somewhere in the house.
The lost keys are still unlocated somewhere in the house.
💡'unallocated' means not assigned a purpose; 'unlocated' means not found or not in a known place.