SINCE 1828
-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
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on -ary
What made you want to look up -ary? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words for Summer: A Quiz
-
- Which of the following words means “of or relating to summer”?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Words for Summer: A Quiz
Test your knowledge of words related to the season of longer days and vacations.
Take the quiz -
Finance Words Quiz
Take the quiz
-
Spell It
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
Take the quiz -
Add Diction
Build a chain of words by adding one letter at a time.
Play the game
Share -ary
Resources for -ary