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administerial

|ad-min-is-te-ri-al|

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/ədˌmɪnɪˈstɪriəl/

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/ədˌmɪnɪˈstɪəriəl/

related to administration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'administerial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'administrare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'ministrare' meant 'to serve.'

Historical Evolution

'administrare' transformed into the French word 'administrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'administer' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to serve or manage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to administration or management.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the administration or management of an organization or government.

The administerial duties were assigned to the new manager.

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Last updated: 2025/05/10 08:51