| 释义 |
-ory
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
< reformatory >
< observatory >
b. : something that serves for
< crematory >
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
< observatory >
< gustatory >
2. : containing, involving, or conveying
< amendatory >
< compulsory >
3. : serving for, producing, or maintaining
< classificatory >
< equilibratory >
< justificatory > |