administrative

[ad-min-uh-strey-tiv, -struh-]

adjective

1. pertaining to administration; executive.

   administrative ability.

Other Word Forms

• administratively adverb
• nonadministrative adjective
• nonadministratively adverb
• preadministrative adjective
• subadministrative adjective
• subadministratively adverb
• unadministrative adjective
• unadministratively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of administrative¹

From the Latin word administrātīvus, dating back to 1725–35. See administrate, -ive

Example Sentences

But the chancellor said in her speech that, if this was the only source of income people had, then they would not face the administrative hassle.

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The proposal was rejected out of hand by Japan, which called it unscientific and "excessive," backed by multiple countries including African nations who warned it would place undue administrative burdens on their authorities.

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So do industrial states such as Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee, where many white-collar administrative and coordination roles in factories and supply chains are also at risk.

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Former Huntington Park basketball coach Joe Reed returned this year after 14 months on administrative leave after a parental complaint.

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The Pentagon said on Monday that further action may be taken against Kelly, including a recall to active duty for court-martial or administrative measures.

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Related Words

• bureaucratic 
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• governmental www.thesaurus.com
• legislative 
• managerial 
• organizational 
• policy-making www.thesaurus.com
• regulatory 
• supervisory