-ory
1 of 2noun suffix
1
: place of or for
observatory
2
: something that serves for
crematory
-ory
2 of 2adjective suffix
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by
gustatory
2
: serving for, producing, or maintaining
justificatory
Word History
Etymology
Noun suffix
Latin -orium, from neuter of -orius, adjective suffix
Adjective suffix
Middle English -orie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin -orius
Kids Definition
-ory 1 of 2
noun suffix
plural -ories
: place of or for
observatory
-ory
2 of 2adjective suffix
: of, relating to, or associated with
sensory