Appointive: meaning, definitions and examples
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appointive
[ əˈpɔɪntɪv ]
official role
Appointive refers to a position or role that is filled by appointment rather than by election or some other method. It is commonly used in contexts where a person is selected for a role by a governing body or authority, as opposed to being chosen by popular vote.
Synonyms
assigned, designated, nominated.
Examples of usage
- The board made several appointive changes to its leadership.
- She held an appointive position in the local government.
- His appointive role requires him to oversee several departments.
- The committee consists of both elected and appointive members.
Translations
Translations of the word "appointive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nomeado
🇮🇳 नियुक्त
🇩🇪 ernannt
🇮🇩 ditunjuk
🇺🇦 призначений
🇵🇱 powołany
🇯🇵 任命された
🇫🇷 nommé
🇪🇸 designado
🇹🇷 atan
🇰🇷 임명된
🇸🇦 معين
🇨🇿 jmenovaný
🇸🇰 vymenovaný
🇨🇳 任命的
🇸🇮 imenovan
🇮🇸 ráðinn
🇰🇿 тағайындалған
🇬🇪 მინიჭებული
🇦🇿 təyin edilmiş
🇲🇽 designado
Etymology
The term 'appointive' comes from the verb 'appoint,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'appunctare,' meaning 'to fix or establish.' The suffix '-ive' is added to indicate a disposition or tendency. The use of 'appoint' dates back to the late Middle Ages, emphasizing the act of designating someone for a specific office or position. The concept of appointive roles has been essential in governance and organizational structures, where it matters who has the authority to choose individuals for certain functions. Over time, the implications of being appointive have evolved, reflecting broader socio-political changes, and are often associated with bureaucratic and hierarchical systems.