devicenounmasculine/dɨʃ.puˈzi.tɨ.vu/mediumdi·spo·si·ti·voPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionAn apparatus or mechanism designed for a specific function.The device was installed for safety.He bought a new device for the computer.synappliancegadgetEtymologyDo latim 'dispositivus'Related wordsdispordisposiçãodispositivo móvel