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Al`lo*path"ic*al*ly (&?;), adv. In a manner conformable to allopathy; by allopathic methods.

Al*lop"a*thist (&?;), n. One who practices allopathy; one who professes allopathy.

Al*lop"a*thy (&?;), n. [Gr. &?; other + &?; suffering, &?;, &?;, to suffer: cf. G. allopathie, F. allopathie. See Pathos.] That system of medical practice which aims to combat disease by the use of remedies which produce effects different from those produced by the special disease treated; -- a term invented by Hahnemann to designate the ordinary practice, as opposed to homeopathy.

{ Al`lo*phyl"ic (&?;), Al`lo*phyl"i*an (&?;), } a. [Gr. &?; of another tribe; &?; other + &?; class or tribe.] Pertaining to a race or a language neither Aryan nor Semitic. J. Prichard.

Al"lo*quy (&?;), n. [L. alloquim, fr. alloqui.] A speaking to another; an address. [Obs.]

Al*lot" (&?;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Allotted; p. pr. & vb. n. Allotting.] [OF. aloter, F. allotir; a (L. ad) + lot lot. See Lot.] 1. To distribute by lot.

2. To distribute, or parcel out in parts or portions; or to distribute to each individual concerned; to assign as a share or lot; to set apart as one's share; to bestow on; to grant; to appoint; as, let every man be contented with that which Providence allots him.

Ten years I will allot to the attainment of knowledge. Johnson.

Al"lo*the*ism (&?;), n. [Gr. &?; other + &?; god.] The worship of strange gods. Jer. Taylor.

Al*lot"ment (&?;), n. [Cf. OF. alotement, F. allotement.] 1. The act of allotting; assignment.

2. That which is allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed; that which is assigned by lot, or by the act of God; anything set apart for a special use or to a distinct party.

The alloments of God and nature. L'Estrange.

A vineyard and an allotment for olives and herbs. Broome.

3. (law) The allowance of a specific amount of scrip or of a particular thing to a particular person.

Cottage allotment, an allotment of a small portion of land to a country laborer for garden cultivation. [Eng.]

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Al`lo*tri*oph"a*gy (l`l*tr*f"*j), n. [Gr. 'allo`trios strange + fagei^n to eat: cf. F. allotriophagie.] (Med.) A depraved appetite; a desire for improper food.

{ Al`lo*trop"ic (l`l*trp"k), Al`lo*trop"ic*al (-k*al), } a. [Cf. F. allotropique.] Of or pertaining to allotropism. -- Al`lo*trop"ic*al*ly, adv.

Allotropic state, the several conditions which occur in a case of allotropism.

Al*lot`ro*pic"i*ty (&?;), n. Allotropic property or nature.

{ Al*lot"ro*pism (&?;), Al*lot"ro*py (&?;), } n. [Gr. &?; other + direction, way, &?; to turn: cf. F. allotropie.] (Chem.) The property of existing in two or more conditions which are distinct in their physical or chemical relations.

Thus, carbon occurs crystallized in octahedrons and other related forms, in a state of extreme hardness, in the diamond; it occurs in hexagonal forms, and of little hardness, in black lead; and again occurs in a third form, with entire softness, in lampblack and charcoal. In some cases, one of these is peculiarly an active state, and the other a passive one. Thus, ozone is an active state of oxygen, and is distinct from ordinary oxygen, which is the element in its passive state.

Al*lot"ro*pize (&?;), v. t. To change in physical properties but not in substance. [R.]

Al*lot"ta*ble (&?;), a. Capable of being allotted.

Al*lot`tee" (&?;), n. One to whom anything is allotted; one to whom an allotment is made.

Al*lot"ter (&?;), n. One who allots.

Al*lot"ter*y (&?;), n. Allotment. [Obs.] Shak.

Al*low" (&?;), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Allowed (&?;); p. pr. & vb. n. Allowing.] [OE. alouen, OF. alouer, aloer, aluer, F. allouer, fr. LL. allocare to admit as proved, to place, use; confused with OF. aloer, fr. L. allaudare to extol; ad + laudare to praise. See Local, and cf. Allocate, Laud.] 1. To praise; to approve of; hence, to sanction. [Obs. or Archaic]