-tory

a suffix occurring in loanwords from Latin, originally adjectival derivatives of agent nouns ending in -tor, (predatory); also forming adjectival derivatives directly from verbs (obligatory; transitory).

Origin:
< Latin -tōrius, equivalent to -tōr- -tor + -ius adj. suffix

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a suffix occurring in loanwords from Latin, usually derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tor, or directly from verbs, denoting a place or object appropriate for the activity of the verb: dormitory; repository.

Origin:
< Latin -tōrium, noun use of neuter of -tōrius -tory¹

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a fool or simpleton; ninny.

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

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