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-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
1 : thing belonging to or connected with; especially : place of ovary
2 : person belonging to, connected with, or engaged in functionary
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Origin and Etymology of -ary
Middle English -arie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French -aire, -arie, from Latin -arius, -aria, -arium, from -arius, adjective suffix
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-ary
adjective suffix
Definition of -ary
: of, relating to, or connected with budgetary
Origin and Etymology of -ary
Middle English -arie, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French -aire, from Latin -arius
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-ary
noun suffix
Definition of -ary for English Language Learners
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: thing or person belonging to or connected with
-ary
adjective suffix
Definition of -ary for English Language Learners
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: of, relating to, or connected with
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