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administrable

|ad-min-is-tra-ble|

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/ədˈmɪnɪstrəbl/

(administer)

manage or apply

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
administeradministersadministeredadministeredadministeringadministeredunfairly-administeredunjustly-administered
Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'administrare' transformed into the Old French word 'administrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'administer,' from which 'administrable' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to serve or manage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being administered or managed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being administered or managed.

The medication is administrable in both pill and liquid form.

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Last updated: 2025/05/10 09:51