apparatus
nounmasculine/ɐpɐˈɾatu/high
a·pa·ra·to
Definitions
1A set of instruments, machines, or devices used for a specific purpose.
The laboratory has sophisticated apparatus for chemical analysis.
The party's sound apparatus was impressive.
Common collocations
technical apparatussound apparatussafety apparatus
2Splendor, ostentation, grand spectacle, or solemn ceremony.
The opening ceremony was conducted with great pomp.
Avoid unnecessary pomp, be simple.
Common collocations
great pompceremonial pompmilitary pomp
Etymology
Do latim 'apparatus', particípio passado de 'apparare' (preparar).