-ORY

–o‐ry (?). [[L. -orius: cf. F. -oire.]] 1. 1. An adjective suffix meaning of or pertaining to, serving for; as in auditory, pertaining to or serving for hearing; prohibitory, amendatory, etc.
2. 2. [[L. -orium: cf. F. -oire.]] A noun suffix denoting that which pertains to, or serves for; as in ambulatory, that which serves for walking; consistory, factory, etc.