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apparatus

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/ɐpɐˈɾatu/a·pa·ra·to

Definitions

A 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.”

technical apparatussound apparatussafety apparatus

Splendor, ostentation, grand spectacle, or solemn ceremony.

“The opening ceremony was conducted with great pomp.”

“Avoid unnecessary pomp, be simple.”

great pompceremonial pompmilitary pomp