apparatus (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæp.əˈreɪ.t̬əs/

Definition

A set of equipment or tools designed for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or technical use.

Examples

• The laboratory was filled with a wide array of scientific apparatus.

• He needed a special apparatus to measure the precise temperature.

• The emergency services used specialized apparatus to rescue the trapped climbers.

Synonyms of apparatus

Words with a similar meaning to apparatus:

• equipment
• gear
• machinery
• instrumentation
• rig

Antonyms of apparatus

Words with the opposite meaning to apparatus:

• disarray
• clutter

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