# administrative vs administratively

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### administrative
*adjective · IPA /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹə.tɪv/ · frequency rank #3,274*
Of or relating to administering or administration.

### administratively
*adverb · IPA /ədˈmɪnɪstɹətɪvli/ · frequency rank #41,978*
In an administrative manner, or for purposes of administration.

## Source
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