-ory

1 of 2

noun suffix

: place of or for

observatory

: something that serves for

crematory

-ory

2 of 2

adjective suffix

: of, relating to, or characterized by

gustatory

: serving for, producing, or maintaining

justificatory

Word History

Etymology

Noun suffix

Latin -orium, from neuter of -orius, adjective suffix

Adjective suffix

Middle English -orie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin -orius

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“-ory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-ory. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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-ory

1 of 2 noun suffix

-o·ry

ˌōr-ē,

ˌȯr-ē,

(ə-)rē

plural -ories

: place of or for

observatory

-ory

2 of 2 adjective suffix

: of, relating to, serving for, or characterized by

regulatory

Etymology

Noun suffix

derived from Latin -orius (adjective suffix)

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-ory

noun suffix

adjective suffix

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