The term administration is derived from Latin words 'ad' & 'ministration'. 'Ad' means

The correct answer is 'To'

Key Points

• Meaning of the Latin term 'ad':
  • The term "administration" is derived from the Latin words 'ad' and 'ministratio'.
  • In Latin, 'ad' means 'to'. It is a preposition that typically indicates direction, purpose, or goal.
  • When combined with 'ministratio', which means 'management' or 'service', the term 'administration' refers to the act of managing or directing towards a particular purpose.

Additional Information

• Incorrect options:
  • Advertisement:
    • This option is incorrect as 'ad' in Latin does not mean advertisement. Advertisement is a modern English term referring to the act of promoting products or services.
  • From:
    • This option is incorrect as 'from' is translated to 'ab' or 'ex' in Latin, not 'ad'.
  • Joint:
    • This option is incorrect as the Latin word for joint is 'iunctus' or 'conjunctus', not 'ad'.