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ary (iou)



-ary suffix1.
[from Latin -arius, (fem.) -aria, (neut.) -arium connected with, or French -aire: see -Y3.]
Forming adjectives, as arbitrary, budgetary, contrary, primary, etc., and nouns, as adversary, dictionary, fritillary, January, etc.
-ary suffix2.
[from Latin -aris -AR1 1 or French -aire: see -Y3.]
Forming adjectives, as capillary, military, etc., and occas. nouns, as preliminary.