-atory

-atorio

-atory(uh-taw-ri)

suffix

1. (place of or for; used with verbs to form nouns)

a. -atorio

Bobby is playing piano in the conservatory.

Bobby está tocando el piano en el conservatorio.

2. (serving or tending to; used with verbs to form adjectives)

a. -atorio

The use of uniforms is mandatory.

El uso de uniformes es obligatorio.

b. -ivo

We need an explanatory variable to compare the results of our experiment to that of the control group.

Necesitamos una variable explicativa para comparar los resultados de nuestro experimento con los del grupo de control.

c. -or

Predatory species feed on their prey.

Las especies predadoras se alimentan de sus presas.