Synonyms for

Apparatus

Verb / ˌæpɜ:ˈætʌs / Another word for apparatus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a set of equipment or tools used for a specific purpose

Synonyms & similar words

setup equipment tools instrument machine device contraption gadget gear mechanism rig setup system tackle utensil widget appliance contrivance implement outfit paraphernalia

Synonyms by register

Formal

equipment mechanism device instrument machinery

Informal

gear kit rig stuff contraption

Literary

engine contrivance engineery

Antonyms

disorganization simplicity lack absence emptiness void

Common collocations

  • scientific apparatus
  • laboratory apparatus
  • testing apparatus
  • complex apparatus
  • specialized apparatus
  • medical apparatus
  • electrical apparatus
  • mechanical apparatus

Word family

noun apparatus
adjective apparatus-like

Usage note

Apparatus often refers to a complex set of equipment or machinery designed for a particular purpose, especially in scientific or technical contexts. It is generally used in the singular, even when referring to multiple components.

Example sentences

  1. The firefighter used the apparatus to douse the flames.
  2. The gymnast performed amazing stunts on the apparatus.
  3. The doctor used a special apparatus to monitor the patient's heart rate.
  4. The chef used a complicated apparatus to create the perfect dessert.
  5. The soldier used the apparatus to communicate with his team.

Quotes

  • The apparatus of the state, with its endless bureaucratic regulations, is a constant threat to individual freedom.
  • The human mind is not a terribly logical or consistent place. Most people, given the choice to face a hideous or terrifying truth or to conveniently avoid it, choose the convenience and peace of normality.
  • The universe is not a stagnant place where technology stands still and only the things around it change.

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