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operatory

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[op-er-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈɒp ər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

noun

plural

operatories

  1. a room or other area with special equipment and facilities, as for dental surgery, scientific experiments, or the like.

adjective

  1. operative.

Etymology

Origin of operatory

1645–55; operate + -ory 1, -ory 2; compare Late Latin operātōrius working, acting

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