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Definition of administratively
administratively
/ədˈmɪn.əˌstreɪ.tɪv.li/
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Adjective:administrative
administratively Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
6
• adverb
1
In a manner that relates to the management, organization, or running of a business, institution, or government.
Example
"The regional offices operate independently in the field, though they remain administratively linked to the main headquarters."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from 'administrative' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'administrare' ('to manage, govern, or serve').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Administratively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/administratively