Synonyms for apparatus
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ap-uh-rat-uhs, -rey-tuhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌæp əˈræt əs, -ˈreɪ təs |
Top 10 synonyms for apparatus Other synonyms for the word apparatus
- accoutrement
- black box
- chain of command
- contraption
- dingbat
- doodad
- doohickey
- furnishings
- gaff
- gimcrack
- gimmick
- grabber
- habiliments
- idiot box
- implement
- jigger
- job
- network
- outfit
- paraphernalia
- provisions
- setup
- structure
- stuff
- supplies
- tackle
- thingamajig
- tools
- utensils
- whatchamacallit
- whatsis
- whosis
- widget
Définition of apparatus
Origin :- 1620s, from Latin apparatus "tools, implements, equipment; preparation, a preparing," noun of state from past participle stem of apparare "prepare," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + parare "make ready" (see pare).
- noun equipment with a purpose
- noun organization or system
- The apparatus and its weights are arranged in the interior of the vessel.
- Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various
- This apparatus is intended to carry only one person (the operator).
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- With this apparatus the message was registered at the rate of six words a minute.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- Wheatstone and he obtained a considerable sum for the use of their apparatus.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- This was the first apparatus which printed a telegram in type.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- But the apparatus failed as a practical means of talking to a distance.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- In a few minutes he was standing in the experimental-room, and the apparatus was explained.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- The place was examined thoroughly, the apparatus was studied in detail.
- Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
- My supplies and apparatus were stored on board and the crew were making ready to be off.
- Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
- It is said that the inventor applied his apparatus to a small locomotive.
- Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 417 » by Various
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