Meaning Of The Word -ory
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-ory Meaning
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What's The Definition Of -ory?
-ory in American English
of, having the nature of -ory in American English 1 suffix: an adjective-forming suffix, joined to bases of Latin origin in imitation of borrowed Latin words containing the suffix -tory (and its alternant -sory) -ory in American English 2 suffix: a suffix forming nouns denoting places or receptacles, joined to bases of Latin origin in imitation of borrowed Latin words containing the suffix -tory (or its alternant -sory) -ory in British English 1 suffix forming nouns: indicating a place for -ory in British English 2 suffix forming adjectives: of or relating to; characterized by; having the effect of |
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