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unapportioned

[ ʌnəˈpɔːʃənd ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in politics

Not divided or distributed in a specified way, especially in terms of representation or allocation.

Synonyms

unallocated, unassigned, undivided.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unapportioned	Used in formal and bureaucratic settings, often related to resources or funds that have not been divided among different projects or departments. The budget remained unapportioned at the end of the fiscal year. The unapportioned estate caused disputes among the heirs.
undivided	Used in general language to describe something that remains whole and has not been separated into parts. It can also imply focus or attention that is entirely concentrated. Her undivided attention was crucial during the negotiations. The undivided parcel of land was more valuable than the smaller, divided plots.
unallocated	Applicable in both informal and formal contexts when referencing resources, funds, time, or space that have not been designated for a specific purpose. There are still unallocated funds in the charity's budget. The unallocated tasks need to be assigned to team members.
unassigned	Commonly used in work environments or task management to describe work, responsibilities, or slots that have not yet been given to a specific person or group. The project has several unassigned tasks. There are unassigned seats in the meeting room.

Examples of usage

Each state is represented by two senators, regardless of population, so the Senate is unapportioned.
The unapportioned funds were allocated to the charity with the least resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "unapportioned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não repartido

🇮🇳 अविभाजित

🇩🇪 nicht aufgeteilt

🇮🇩 tidak dibagi

🇺🇦 нерозподілений

🇵🇱 nieprzydzielony

🇯🇵 配分されていない

🇫🇷 non réparti

🇪🇸 no distribuido

🇹🇷 dağıtılmamış

🇰🇷 분배되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير موزع

🇨🇿 nerozdělený

🇸🇰 nerozdelený

🇨🇳 未分配

🇸🇮 nerazdeljen

🇮🇸 óskipt

🇰🇿 бөлінбеген

🇬🇪 გაუყიფარი

🇦🇿 bölünməmiş

🇲🇽 no distribuido

Etymology

The word 'unapportioned' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'apportioned'. The term 'apportioned' comes from the Old French word 'aportioner', which means 'to divide into portions'. The concept of apportionment has been used in politics and distribution of resources for centuries, with unapportioned highlighting the lack of division or distribution in a specific manner.