Aggregatory

/ˈæɡrɪɡətɔːri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by the process of gathering and combining; tending to gather into groups.

Etymology

From 'aggregate' plus '-ory,' a Latin-derived suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'serving to.' The -ory suffix marks function or relation.

Kelly Says

The -ory suffix appears in words like 'sensory,' 'factory,' and 'preparatory' — all describing something's function or nature, making 'aggregatory' mean 'relating to the function of aggregating.'

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