unfairly-administered
|un-fair-ly-ad-min-is-tered|
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/ʌnˈfɛrli ədˈmɪnɪstərd/
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/ʌnˈfeəli ədˈmɪnɪstəd/
(administer)
manage or apply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'administer' 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 'aministrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'administer' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to manage or execute,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or executed in a manner that is not just or equitable.
The project was unfairly-administered, leading to dissatisfaction among the team.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 09:03