Meaning Of The Word -ory

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-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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