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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Ten days later, he put nearly all of the agency’s 75 employees on administrative leave, fired the board and rescinded some previously awarded grants.
From Salon
They argue the snap vote has delayed anti-inflation measures, postponed debate over the fiscal 2026 budget, and placed an additional administrative burden on local municipalities.
From BBC
“If parties want to drag this process out, the mechanisms exist within the administrative process that allow them to do so nearly indefinitely.”
From Salon
Medical administrative assistants are among the most exposed to AI, according to a recent study by Brookings and the Centre for the Governance of AI.
From Los Angeles Times
Even under the Persian Empire, it was the official administrative name for the province.
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