administrative

adjectiveattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv//
United Kingdom/[ədˈmɪn.ɪ.st̠ɹ̠̊˔ʷə.tʰɪv]/
Canada//ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.tɪv//
Canada/[ədˈmɪn.əˌstɹeɪ.ɾɪv]/

Of or relating to administering or administration.

adjective

1
Of or relating to administering or administration.
administrative costs
administrative delays
administrative error
administrative issue

Etymology

From administrate + -ive.

Forms

comparative: more administrative
superlative: most administrative

Adler · A surname from German.administer · To apportion out, distribute.administration · The act of administering; government of public affairs; the…

administrative · Of or relating to administering or administration.

administrator · One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages,…Administrator · The queen's representative in some Commonwealth territories,…admirable · Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.

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