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English word origin

Etymology of -atory

Borrowed from Latin -atorius. By surface analysis, -ate + -ory.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
suffix

Forms adjectives of, relating to, or connected with the thing specified

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Latin -atorius. By surface analysis, -ate + -ory.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
suffix

Forms nouns that represent things or places where a specified activity takes place

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Latin -atorium (neuter of -atorius). By surface analysis, -ate + -ory.

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