C1 noun Formel

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs/

A complex structure of a particular organization or system, or the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose. It is frequently used to describe the functioning components of government or a set of tools used in scientific experiments.

Exemples

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1

The gym's new exercise apparatus allows for a full-body workout in just twenty minutes.

The gym's new exercise apparatus allows for a full-body workout in just twenty minutes.

2

The whole state apparatus was mobilized to ensure the safety of the visiting dignitaries.

The whole state apparatus was mobilized to ensure the safety of the visiting dignitaries.

3

I've got this fancy coffee-making apparatus, but I still can't make a decent espresso.

I've got this fancy coffee-making apparatus, but I still can't make a decent espresso.

Famille de mots

Nom
apparatus
Adjectif
apparative
Apparenté
preparation
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'apparatus' as the 'parts' (appa-) that 'ratify' (-ratus) how a system or machine works.

Quiz rapide

The firemen were equipped with self-contained breathing _______ to enter the smoke-filled building.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : apparatus

Exemples

1

The gym's new exercise apparatus allows for a full-body workout in just twenty minutes.

everyday

The gym's new exercise apparatus allows for a full-body workout in just twenty minutes.

2

The whole state apparatus was mobilized to ensure the safety of the visiting dignitaries.

formal

The whole state apparatus was mobilized to ensure the safety of the visiting dignitaries.

3

I've got this fancy coffee-making apparatus, but I still can't make a decent espresso.

informal

I've got this fancy coffee-making apparatus, but I still can't make a decent espresso.

4

The researchers set up a sophisticated apparatus to measure the rate of chemical decomposition.

academic

The researchers set up a sophisticated apparatus to measure the rate of chemical decomposition.

5

We need to streamline our administrative apparatus to reduce overhead costs this quarter.

business

We need to streamline our administrative apparatus to reduce overhead costs this quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
apparatus
Adjectif
apparative
Apparenté
preparation

Collocations courantes

state apparatus state apparatus (government machinery)
breathing apparatus breathing apparatus
scientific apparatus scientific apparatus
bureaucratic apparatus bureaucratic apparatus
laboratory apparatus laboratory apparatus

Phrases Courantes

ideological state apparatus

ideological state apparatus (sociological term)

sensory apparatus

sensory apparatus (biological system)

critical apparatus

critical apparatus (notes in a literary text)

Souvent confondu avec

apparatus vs apparel

Apparel refers specifically to clothing or attire, whereas apparatus refers to equipment or systems.

apparatus vs appliance

An appliance is usually a single domestic device (like a toaster), while an apparatus is often a more complex set of tools or a system.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'apparatus' when describing a collective group of tools working together or a complex organizational system. In scientific contexts, it is usually singular even if it consists of several pieces of equipment.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to use 'apparati' as the plural; while technically a Latin plural, 'apparatuses' or simply 'apparatus' is much more common and accepted in modern English.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'apparatus' as the 'parts' (appa-) that 'ratify' (-ratus) how a system or machine works.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'apparatus', meaning 'preparation' or 'equipment', from the verb 'apparare' (to make ready).

Modèles grammaticaux

Can be used as an uncountable noun (mass noun) or a countable noun. Plural forms: apparatuses or apparatus. Often followed by 'for' + -ing (e.g., apparatus for measuring).
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Contexte culturel

The term is significant in Marxist and sociological theory, specifically 'State Apparatus,' referring to the institutions through which a state exerts power.

Quiz rapide

The firemen were equipped with self-contained breathing _______ to enter the smoke-filled building.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : apparatus

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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