Apparatus - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌæpəˈrætəs|
Brit.
|ˌæpəˈreɪtəs|
noun
- equipment designed to serve a specific function (syn: setup)
- (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function
- (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function
the breathing apparatus
Extra examples
She fell off a gymnastics apparatus and broke her leg.
...the hospital's operating rooms boast the very latest medical apparatus...
Many apparatuses were designed to apply electricity.
Our town has excellent fire-fighting apparatus.
The state apparatus has become corrupt.
Astronauts have special breathing apparatus.
The tax will require a massive administrative apparatus.
Failing specific instructions he could not turn the apparatus on.
The clockwork apparatus, timed to run for two hours.
One apparatus can cover 5% of the testing needs.
Word forms
noun
singular: apparatus
plural: apparatuses or apparatus
singular: apparatus
plural: apparatuses or apparatus
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