-ory

noun suffix

Definition of -ory

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : place of or for observatory

2 : something that serves for crematory

-ory

adjective suffix

Definition of -ory (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : of, relating to, or characterized by gustatory

2 : serving for, producing, or maintaining justificatory

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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More Definitions for -ory

-ory

noun suffix

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a place for

-ory

adjective suffix

English Language Learners Definition of -ory (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, relating to, or doing

-ory

noun suffix

plural -ories

(Entry 1 of 2)

: place of or for observatory

-ory

adjective suffix

Kids Definition of -ory (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, relating to, or associated with sensory