-ary
noun suffix
\ US usually ˌer-ē or ˌe-rē when an unstressed syllable precedes, ə-rē or rē when a stressed syllable precedes; British usually ə-rē or rē in all cases \
Definition of -ary
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: thing belonging to or connected with
especially
: place of
ovary
2
: person belonging to, connected with, or engaged in
functionary
-ary
adjective suffixDefinition of -ary (Entry 2 of 2)
: of, relating to, or connected with
budgetary
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