Apparatus
Definition
(noun) A complex structure or system used for a specific purpose
Examples
“The scientific apparatus whirred to life, ready to unveil its secrets.”
“The backup apparatus failed before dawn.”
“At the county fair, the cotton-candy apparatus kept jamming.”
“Maya spent all afternoon fixing the apparatus under the kitchen sink, because the leak wouldn't stop.”
“We need a better apparatus for sorting the mail at the Boston office.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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