-ory — relating to, serving for, place for (affix)
-ory
relating to, serving for, place for
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factory
A2
/ˈfæk.tɚ.i/
A building where goods are made, usually using machines.
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satisfactory
B2
/sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/
Good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable.
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directory
C1
/dɝˈɛktɝi/
A book or list of names, addresses, and other details, usually in alphabetical order.
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introductory
C2+
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving as a beginning or first part; preliminary
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sensory
C2+
/ˈsɛnsəri/
relating to sensation or the physical senses
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