English Explanatory Dictionary

apportion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
  2. Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.

Pronunciation

/əˈpɔːʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-apportion.wav /əˈpɔɹʃən/

Word forms

apportion apportions apportioning apportioned

Etymology

From Middle French apportionner, from Old French aporcioner, from Late Latin apportionare, from Latin ad + portio. By surface analysis, ap- + portion.

Synonyms

allocate allot dispense parcel out share out

Antonyms

amass concentrate consolidate gather reassemble

Derived words

apportionable apportioner apportionment reapportion unapportioned
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