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Definition of coadministratrix
coadministratrix
/koʊ.ædˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.trɪks/
co · ad · min · is · tra · trix
Plural:coadministratrices
coadministratrix Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A woman who is legally appointed to administer the estate of a deceased person jointly with one or more other administrators.
Example
"The probate court named the deceased man's sister as the coadministratrix of his complex estate, sharing the duties equally with his attorney."
Word Nuance & Usage
In modern legal contexts, gender-specific suffixes like '-trix' are widely considered outdated and are typically replaced by the gender-neutral term 'coadministrator'.
• Rhymes for coadministratrix
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed by combining the prefix 'co-' (together) with 'administratrix', which derives from Late Latin 'administratrix' (a female manager or director).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coadministratrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coadministratrix