administrative
UK: ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv | US: ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv
adj. relating to the management or execution of tasks, especially in an organizational or governmental context
adj. pertaining to the enforcement of rules or policies
administer<manage> + ative<adjective suffix>
- administer: From Latin administrare ("to manage, direct"), combining ad- (to) + ministrare (to serve).
- ative: A suffix forming adjectives, derived from Latin -ativus, indicating a relationship or tendency.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin administrare, where ad- (toward) and ministrare (to serve) merge to mean "to manage or direct." Over time, administrative evolved in English (15th century) to describe functions involving organization or governance, reflecting its roots in service and oversight.
She handles administrative duties for the entire department.
The new policy streamlined administrative processes.
His role is purely administrative, with no creative tasks.
The university’s administrative office is located on the third floor.
Reducing administrative costs became a priority for the company.