instrument — a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or medical work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or medical work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
Example Sentences
- My dentist has so many scary-looking instruments that I think he moonlights as a medieval torturer.
- The scientist used a delicate instrument to measure the temperature.
- Learning a musical instrument requires patience and practice.
instrument
NOUN[/ˈɪnstrəmənt/]
a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or medical work
The violinist tuned her instrument before the concert began.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'instrumentum', derived from 'instruere' meaning 'to build, construct, or equip', which combines the prefix 'in-' (in, into) with 'struere' (to arrange or build).
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + -stru- (build, arrange) + -ment (noun suffix indicating a thing or result) = instrument
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📝Examples
“My dentist has so many scary-looking instruments that I think he moonlights as a medieval torturer.”
“The scientist used a delicate instrument to measure the temperature.”
“Learning a musical instrument requires patience and practice.”
“My smartphone has become my favorite instrument for procrastination.”
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