apparatus — a complex structure within an organization or system
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a complex structure within an organization or system
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/
Example Sentences
- The magician's mysterious apparatus made rabbits appear from thin air.
- The government's propaganda apparatus worked overtime during the election.
- My grandmother's knitting apparatus could produce sweaters faster than a factory.
apparatus
NOUN[/ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/]
a complex structure within an organization or system
Complex manufacturing system apparatus
Even the mightiest apparatus can face a status hiatus
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'apparatus', the past participle of 'apparare' meaning 'to prepare' or 'to make ready', derived from 'ad-' (to) + 'parare' (to prepare).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + parare (prepare) + -atus (past participle suffix) = apparatus (equipment/system prepared for a purpose)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magician's mysterious apparatus made rabbits appear from thin air.”
“The government's propaganda apparatus worked overtime during the election.”
“My grandmother's knitting apparatus could produce sweaters faster than a factory.”
“The diving apparatus allowed researchers to explore the deep ocean.”
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