apparatus

see definition of apparatus

nounequipment with a purpose

nounorganization or system

Synonyms for apparatus

noun equipment with a purpose

appliance

noun. machine, usually with domestic purpose

appliances

noun. machine, usually with domestic purpose

Word Origin & History

1620s, from Latin apparatus "tools, implements, equipment; preparation, a preparing," noun of state from past participle stem of apparare "prepare," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + parare "make ready" (see pare).

Example Sentences for apparatus

The apparatus and its weights are arranged in the interior of the vessel.

This apparatus is intended to carry only one person (the operator).

With this apparatus the message was registered at the rate of six words a minute.

Wheatstone and he obtained a considerable sum for the use of their apparatus.

This was the first apparatus which printed a telegram in type.

But the apparatus failed as a practical means of talking to a distance.

In a few minutes he was standing in the experimental-room, and the apparatus was explained.

The place was examined thoroughly, the apparatus was studied in detail.

My supplies and apparatus were stored on board and the crew were making ready to be off.

It is said that the inventor applied his apparatus to a small locomotive.

apparatus

Synonyms for apparatus

appliance

appliances

appurtenance

armamentarium

contraption

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appliance

appliances

appurtenance

armamentarium

contraption

Synonyms for apparatus

accouterment