armamentarium

ar·ma·men·tar·i·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-muh-muh n-tair-ee-uh m, -men-]
- /ˌɑr mə mənˈtɛər i əm, -mɛn-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-muh-muh n-tair-ee-uh m, -men-]
- /ˌɑr mə mənˈtɛər i əm, -mɛn-/

Definitions of armamentarium word

noun armamentarium the items that comprise the material and equipment used by a physician in his professional practice 3
noun armamentarium an aggregate of resources, apparatus, etc., specif. for work in the field of medicine 3
noun plural armamentarium the aggregate of equipment, methods, and techniques available to one for carrying out one's duties: The stethoscope is still an essential part of the physician's armamentarium. 1
noun plural armamentarium a fruitful source of devices or materials available or used for an undertaking: The new arts center is an armamentarium for creative activity. 1
noun armamentarium The medicines, equipment, and techniques available to a medical practitioner. 1
noun armamentarium All of the equipment available for carrying out a task, especially all the equipment used by a physician in the practice of medicine. 0

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Origin of armamentarium

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Latin armāmentārium armory, equivalent to armāment(a) (see armament) + -ārium -arium

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Parts of speech for Armamentarium

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armamentarium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for armamentarium

noun armamentarium

armory — armor or armorial bearings
store — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
collection — A collection of things is a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time.
apparatus — The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation.
arsenal — An arsenal is a large collection of weapons and military equipment held by a country, group, or person.

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