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How do you spell Apparatus?

Correct spelling

apparatus

Two P's. APPAR + ATUS.

Why is apparatus spelled this way?

From Latin apparare, to make ready. AD (to) + PARARE (to prepare). Apparatus is equipment prepared for a purpose — tools made ready for the work ahead.

Common misspellings of apparatus

aparatusapperatusapparattusapparatis

Example

The breathing apparatus was essential.

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