Administrative

Definition

Administrative is an adjective describing activities, duties, or tasks related to the management, organization, or operation of an organization, institution, or system. It typically pertains to functions of overseeing or coordinating processes within an organization.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American and British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪnɪˌstreɪtɪv/
• Respelling: ad-MIN-uh-stray-tiv

Etymology

The word "administrative" is derived from "administer," which comes from the Latin "administrare," meaning "to serve" or "to manage." The Latin prefix "ad-" means "to" or "toward," and "ministrare" means "to serve." The adjective form entered English in the 18th century, associated with management and organizational duties.

Derivatives

• Administration (noun)
• Administrator (noun)
• Administrate (verb)
• Administratively (adverb)
• Co-administrator (noun)

Synonyms

• Managerial
• Bureaucratic
• Organizational

Antonyms

• Non-managerial
• Unsupervised
• Independent

Usage

The adjective "administrative" is commonly used to describe roles, tasks, or responsibilities associated with the organization and management of operations. For example, "She holds an administrative position in the company," or "The administrative staff handles scheduling and communication."

Related Terms

• Bureaucracy: The structure and set of regulations in place to control activities, often within large organizations or governments.
• Management: The organization and coordination of activities to achieve a specific goal.
• Governance: The act of overseeing and guiding processes within an organization or government.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Relating to the management or organization of an institution or system: Describes duties, tasks, or responsibilities involving oversight and coordination.
  • Example: "Her job includes administrative responsibilities such as budgeting and planning."
• Pertaining to the operation of a governmental or organizational structure: Refers to tasks or processes within bureaucratic or managerial contexts.
  • Example: "The administrative processes were streamlined to improve efficiency."