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apparatus

 

[ ˌæpəˈreɪtəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific equipment

A set of tools or equipment used for a specific purpose, especially in a scientific experiment or process.

Synonyms

equipment, gear, tools

Examples of usage

  • The laboratory apparatus includes beakers, test tubes, and microscopes.
  • The apparatus used in the study of physics is highly specialized.
  • She carefully assembled the apparatus needed for the chemistry experiment.
Context #2 | Noun

political context

The system or structure of institutions, organizations, and mechanisms that are in place to carry out a particular function, especially in a political context.

Synonyms

mechanism, structure, system

Examples of usage

  • The democratic apparatus of the country ensures free and fair elections.
  • The bureaucratic apparatus of the government can be slow to respond to urgent issues.
  • The legal apparatus of the state is responsible for upholding the rule of law.

Translations

Translations of the word "apparatus" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aparelho

🇮🇳 उपकरण

🇩🇪 Apparat

🇮🇩 alat

🇺🇦 апарат

🇵🇱 aparat

🇯🇵 装置 (そうち)

🇫🇷 appareil

🇪🇸 aparato

🇹🇷 cihaz

🇰🇷 장치 (장치)

🇸🇦 جهاز

🇨🇿 přístroj

🇸🇰 prístroj

🇨🇳 装置 (zhuāngzhì)

🇸🇮 naprava

🇮🇸 tæki

🇰🇿 құрылғы

🇬🇪 აპარატი

🇦🇿 cihaz

🇲🇽 aparato

Etymology

The word 'apparatus' originated in the late 16th century from Latin 'apparatus' (equipment), from the verb 'apparare' (prepare). It has been used in English to refer to equipment or tools for a specific purpose, as well as the system or structure in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,200, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.