US usually ˌer-ē,
or when an unstressed syllable precedes ˌe-rē,
ə-rē,
or when a stressed syllable precedes rē;
British usually ə-rē,
or in all cases rē
1
: thing belonging to or connected with
especially
: place of
ovary
2
: person belonging to, connected with, or engaged in
functionary
: of, relating to, or connected with
budgetary
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“-ary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-ary. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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