-ory
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 .
-ory2
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 .
origin
-ory1
suffix
indicating a place for observatory
something having a specified use directory
word origin
via old french -orie, from latin -ōrium, -ōria
-ory2
suffix
of or relating to; characterized by; having the effect of contributory, promissory
word origin
via old french -orie, from latin -ōrius
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