Apparatus

Pronunciation: /əˈpær.ə.təs/

Definitions of apparatus

noun a piece of equipment or machinery used for a specific purpose

Example Sentences

A1 The fire department uses a special apparatus to put out fires.

A2 The scientist used a complex apparatus to conduct the experiment.

B1 The medical apparatus in the hospital is state-of-the-art.

B2 The apparatus used in the construction industry has evolved over time.

C1 The intricate apparatus in the laboratory requires specialized training to operate.

C2 The apparatus utilized in space exploration is designed for extreme conditions.

Examples of apparatus in a Sentence

formal The laboratory apparatus was carefully calibrated before conducting the experiment.

informal Make sure you set up the apparatus correctly before starting the test.

slang I have no idea how to use this weird apparatus, can you help me figure it out?

figurative His mind was like a complex apparatus, constantly analyzing and processing information.

Grammatical Forms of apparatus

• past tense: apparatused
• plural: apparatuses
• comparative: more apparatus
• superlative: most apparatus
• present tense: apparatuses
• future tense: will apparatus
• perfect tense: have apparatused
• continuous tense: is apparatusing
• singular: apparatus
• positive degree: apparatus
• infinitive: to apparatus
• gerund: apparatusing
• participle: apparatused

Origin and Evolution of apparatus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'apparatus' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'apparatus' meaning 'equipment' or 'preparation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'apparatus' has come to refer to a complex device or set of instruments used for a specific purpose, often in scientific or technical contexts.