definition of the word apparatus

From Latin apparātus

• IPA: /æ.pəˈɹæ.təs/, (rare) /æ.pəˈɹeɪ.təs/, /æpəɹɑːtəs/
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• Rhymes: -eɪtəs

apparatus (plural apparatuses or apparatus)

1. The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
2. A complex machine or instrument.
3. An assortment of tools or instruments.
4. a bureaucratic organization, especially one influenced by political patronage.
5. In the fire service, a vehicle used for emergency response.
6. Plural form of apparatus.

   • Look at all of those apparatus.

• instrument
• tool

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