Allocable

Origin

Formed as allocare + -able, on model of Latin allocare, rather than from English allocate.

Full definition of allocable

Adjective

1. Able to be allocated

Usage notes

The form allocatable (regular English derivation from allocate) is also found, but is primarily used in computing; in legal use the term is allocable.

Synonyms

• allocatable rare, chiefly computing, especially Fortran

Derived terms

• allocability