apparatus
UK: ˌæpəˈreɪtəs | US: ˌæpəˈrætəs
n. a complex device or system of equipment designed for a specific purpose
n. the technical or organizational structure of an institution or system
n. (biology) a group of body parts or organs working together
The word "apparatus" originates from Latin apparātus, the past participle of apparāre ("to prepare, equip"). It combines ad- (meaning "to, toward") and parāre ("to prepare"). Over time, it evolved to denote any prepared or assembled equipment, reflecting its Latin roots in readiness and arrangement. The suffix -atus forms nouns indicating the result of an action, emphasizing the idea of something "prepared for use."
The laboratory apparatus was carefully sterilized before the experiment.
The government's security apparatus includes surveillance and intelligence agencies.
The Golgi apparatus is essential for protein processing in cells.
Firefighters rely on specialized apparatus to handle emergencies.
The film crew set up their camera apparatus before shooting the scene.