allocative
UK/ælə'ketɪv/US
Definitions
adj.
Relating to the distribution of resources, especially in economics.
（资源）配置的；分配的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedallocaterelating to, having the nature of
+
-iveplace, position
=allocative
allocate + -ive = 'tending to allocate.' Mostly an economics term: allocative efficiency.
Common Collocations
- 1.allocative efficiency配置效率
- 2.allocative mechanism配置机制
Example Sentences
- 1.
Allocative efficiency means resources go where they are most valued.