administrative
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- administratively adverb
- nonadministrative adjective
- nonadministratively adverb
- preadministrative adjective
- subadministrative adjective
- subadministratively adverb
- unadministrative adjective
- unadministratively adverb
Etymology
Origin of administrative
From the Latin word administrātīvus, dating back to 1725–35. See administrate, -ive
Example Sentences
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Half of our administrative discussions were focused around how to limit A.I.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
Fertility, employment status, economic dependency, migration and job search entered the frame, signalling a growing administrative focus on economic behaviour.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Following back-to-back seasons of directing his own productions, Desai is taking a breather this go-around to focus on broader administrative duties.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
America’s chief financial officers say AI is coming for administrative roles, but not all jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The street floor of the building consisted of administrative offices, an auditorium, and a large synagogue, a section of which contained chairs and long tables.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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