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Synonyms of -ary

12 similar words

Another word for -ary is -ar. Other synonyms of -ary are -ory, -adic, -like, -al and -y.

Synonyms and similar words for -ary

suffixOf or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to produce an...

  • -al
  • -arOf, near, or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often...
  • -ese
  • -ic
  • -id
  • -ish
  • -like
  • -oid
  • -oryAdded to nouns and verbs (often Latinate) to form adjectives meaning “of”, “pertaining to”, or “serving for”.
  • -ous
  • -y

suffixHaving the specified arity.

  • -adicHaving a specified adicity.

Meaning of -ary

  1. suffix Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to produce an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.
  2. suffix Ending of some substantives borrowed or inherited from Latin and French.
  3. suffix Having the specified arity.

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Questions about synonyms of -ary

What is another word for -ary?
-ary has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as -ar, -ory, -adic, -like, -al, -y and -id.
What does -ary mean?
-ary means of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to produce an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.

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