Ory (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

  1. an adjective-forming suffix, joined to bases of Latin origin in imitation of borrowed Latin words containing the suffix -tory1 (and its alternant -sory): excretory; sensory; statutory.
  1. a suffix forming nouns denoting places or receptacles, joined to bases of Latin origin in imitation of borrowed Latin words containing the suffix -tory2 (or its alternant -sory): crematory.
suffix forming nouns
  1. indicating a place for
  2. something having a specified use
suffix forming adjectives
  1. of or relating to; characterized by; having the effect of
Ory (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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