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1-ory
noun suffix
: a place for
Full Definition of -ORY
1
: place of or for <observatory>
2
: something that serves for <crematory>
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Origin of -ORY
Latin -orium, from neuter of -orius, adjective suffix
2-ory
adjective suffix
: of, relating to, or doing
Full Definition of -ORY
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by <gustatory>
2
: serving for, producing, or maintaining <justificatory>
Origin of -ORY
Middle English -orie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin -orius
-ORY Defined for Kids
1-ory
noun suffix
plural -ories
Definition of -ORY for Kids
: place of or for <observatory>
2-ory
adjective suffix
Definition of -ORY for Kids
: of, relating to, or associated with <sensory>
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