-ory Meaning, Definition & Usage

-o*ry

Etymology

L. -orius: cf. F. -oire.

Definitions

1. An adjective suffix meaning of or pertaining to, serving for; as in auditory, pertaining to or serving for hearing; prohibitory, amendatory, etc.
2. L. -orium: cf. F. -oire. A noun suffix denoting that which pertains to, or serves for; as in ambulatory, that which serves for walking; consistory, factory, etc.