Apparatus
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A complex structure, equipment, or system designed for a particular purpose, or the administrative and organizational structure of an institution. It encompasses both physical devices and organizational frameworks.
“The laboratory's sophisticated apparatus enabled researchers to conduct precise molecular analysis.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/æ.pəˈræ.təs/
Syllables
ap·pa·rat·us
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