-ary
noun suffixDefinition 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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