How Do You Spell LOTTED?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒtɪd] (IPA)

The word "lotted" is spelled with two "t's" at the end, even though it is only pronounced with one. This is because the final "t" in "lotted" indicates that the stress falls on the previous syllable, "lot". The phonetic transcription of "lotted" is /ˈlɒtɪd/. The symbol "/" indicates the beginning and end of a transcription, the number "ˈ" represents primary stress, and the letters and symbols following it represent the individual sounds in the word.

LOTTED Meaning and Definition

  1. "Lotted" is a verb that refers to the act of dividing or distributing something, usually in a fair or equitable manner. It commonly relates to allocating portions or shares of a particular item, such as land, resources, or duties, among a group of people or entities.

    The word "lotted" can also denote the act of assigning or designating specific things to individuals based on random selection or chance. In this context, it implies a sense of impartiality or fairness, as decisions are made without any bias or preference towards any particular individual or group. For instance, in an auction or a raffle, prizes or properties may be lotted among participants.

    Furthermore, "lotted" can describe the process of dividing or separating a large piece or area into smaller portions or sections. This is often observed in real estate or urban planning, where land is divided into individual plots or lots for sale or development.

    In a broader figurative sense, "lotted" may also be used to signify the dividing or allocation of abstract concepts, such as time or opportunities. It implies the conscious distribution or apportionment of such intangible elements.

    Overall, "lotted" encompasses actions related to the division, distribution, or allocation of various entities, whether physical or abstract, and it denotes an equitable or random manner of assigning them among individuals or groups.

  2. To cast lots, to use or throw a die, or to employ other means of chance, in order to determine an event; to draw lots, to determine a matter by drawing one from two or more things, marked with symbols agreed upon, but which are concealed from the drawer while drawing; to pay scot and lot, to pay taxes according to ability.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for LOTTED

  • lktted
  • lltted
  • lptted
  • l0tted
  • l9tted
  • loyted
  • lo6ted
  • lo5ted
  • lotred
  • lotfed
  • lotyed
  • lot6ed
  • lot5ed
  • lottwd
  • lottsd
  • lottdd
  • lottrd
  • lott4d
  • lott3d

Etymology of LOTTED

The word "lotted" is derived from the Middle English word "loten" or "lotien", which can be traced back to the Old English word "hlotian". This Old English word ultimately derives from the Germanic root *hlut-, which is related to "lot" or "share" in modern English. The original meaning of "lotted" was to divide or distribute by lot or share, typically referring to the allocation of property or possessions. Over time, the usage of "lotted" expanded to encompass other meanings, such as being assigned or destined.

Similar spelling words for LOTTED

Conjugate verb Lotted

CONDITIONAL

I would lotted
you would lotted
he/she/it would lotted
we would lotted
they would lotted

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be lotteding
you would be lotteding
he/she/it would be lotteding
we would be lotteding
they would be lotteding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lotted
you would have lotted
he/she/it would have lotted
we would have lotted
they would have lotted

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been lotteding
you would have been lotteding
he/she/it would have been lotteding
we would have been lotteding
they would have been lotteding

FUTURE

I will lotted
you will lotted
he/she/it will lotted
we will lotted
they will lotted

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lotteding
you will be lotteding
he/she/it will be lotteding
we will be lotteding
they will be lotteding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lotteded
you will have lotteded
he/she/it will have lotteded
we will have lotteded
they will have lotteded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lotteding
you will have been lotteding
he/she/it will have been lotteding
we will have been lotteding
they will have been lotteding

IMPERATIVE

you lotted
we let´s lotted

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lotted

PAST

I lotteded
you lotteded
he/she/it lotteded
we lotteded
they lotteded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lotteding
you were lotteding
he/she/it was lotteding
we were lotteding
they were lotteding

PAST PARTICIPLE

lotteded

PAST PERFECT

I had lotteded
you had lotteded
he/she/it had lotteded
we had lotteded
they had lotteded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lotteding
you had been lotteding
he/she/it had been lotteding
we had been lotteding
they had been lotteding

PRESENT

I lotted
you lotted
he/she/it lotteds
we lotted
they lotted

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lotteding
you are lotteding
he/she/it is lotteding
we are lotteding
they are lotteding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lotteding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lotteded
you have lotteded
he/she/it has lotteded
we have lotteded
they have lotteded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lotteding
you have been lotteding
he/she/it has been lotteding
we have been lotteding
they have been lotteding

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