apparatus

noun
UK: /ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/
US: /ˌæp.əˈræt.əs/

  1. A set of equipment or tools used for a particular purpose.

    1. The lab has new apparatus for the science project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The diving apparatus allowed them to explore the underwater world safely and extensively. [ ] [ ]

  2. A complex system or organization.

    1. The state apparatus controls the media tightly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The vast apparatus of government bureaucracy can be difficult to navigate and understand. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gear mechanism system instrument equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apparatus" in English means: A set of equipment or tools used for a particular purpose., A complex system or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "apparatus" is /ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/ in British English and /ˌæp.əˈræt.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apparatus": gear, mechanism, system, instrument, equipment.

Example usage of "apparatus": "The lab has new apparatus for the science project.". More examples on the page.