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Synonyms of apparatus

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Another word for apparatus is dynamic. Other synonyms of apparatus are setup, device and machinery.

Synonyms and similar words for apparatus

nounThe entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.

  • dynamicA characteristic or manner of an interaction; a behavior.
  • mechanism
  • setupEquipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.

nounA complex machine or instrument.

  • deviceAny piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
  • instrument
  • machineryThe machines constituting a production apparatus, in a plant etc., collectively.

nounAn assortment of tools and instruments.

nounA bureaucratic organization, especially one influenced by political patronage.

Meaning of apparatus

  1. noun The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
  2. noun A complex machine or instrument.
  3. noun An assortment of tools and instruments.

Full definition of apparatus

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Questions about synonyms of apparatus

What is another word for apparatus?
Apparatus has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dynamic, setup, device and machinery.
What does apparatus mean?
Apparatus means the entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.

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