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1-ary
noun suffix \US usually ˌer-ē or ˌe-rē when an unstressed syllable precedes, ə-rē or rē when a stressed syllable precedes; British usually ə-rē or rē in all cases\
: thing or person belonging to or connected with
Full Definition of -ARY
1
: thing belonging to or connected with; especially : place of <ovary>
2
: person belonging to, connected with, or engaged in <functionary>
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Origin of -ARY
Middle English -arie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French -aire, -arie, from Latin -arius, -aria, -arium, from -arius, adjective suffix
2-ary
adjective suffix
: of, relating to, or connected with
Full Definition of -ARY
: of, relating to, or connected with <budgetary>
Origin of -ARY
Middle English -arie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French -aire, from Latin -arius
-ARY Defined for Kids
1-ary
noun suffix \ˌer-ē, ə-rē\
plural -ar·ies
Definition of -ARY for Kids
: thing or person belonging to or connected with <boundary>
2-ary
adjective suffix
Definition of -ARY for Kids
: of, relating to, or connected with <legendary>
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