I. (ə)rē, -ri, ˌōr- noun suffix
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English -orie, from Latin -orium, from neuter of -orius, adjective suffix
: one that relates to or is used for: as
a. : place of or for
reformat ory
observat ory
b. : something that serves for
cremat ory
II. adjective suffix
Etymology: Middle English -orie, -oire, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French -orie -oire, from Old French, from Latin -orius
1. : of, relating to, or characterized by
observat ory
gustat ory
2. : containing, involving, or conveying
amendat ory
compuls ory
3. : serving for, producing, or maintaining
classificat ory
equilibrat ory
justificat ory