apparatus
Translation
apparatus, equipment, device
Examples
The lab has a new scientific apparatus.
The lab has a new scientific apparatus.
The breathing apparatus helps firefighters in smoky buildings.
The breathing apparatus helps firefighters in smoky buildings.
The state has a complex apparatus for collecting taxes.
The state has a complex apparatus for collecting taxes.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a set of equipment for a purpose. The lab has a new scientific apparatus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: equipment, gear, device, contraption
Etymology
From Latin 'apparatus', from 'apparare' meaning 'to prepare'. It breaks down to 'ad-' (to) + 'parare' (to make ready).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the equipment you 'prepare' for a specific task. The root 'parare' means 'to make ready'.