Definition

A complete set of tools, resources, or equipment used for a specific purpose, especially in a medical or professional context.

Example

The hospital's armamentarium includes advanced surgical instruments and a wide range of medical supplies.

Conversation

What do you think about the armamentarium we have in our biology lab?

I think it's pretty impressive, especially the variety of tools we can use.

Yeah, it really helps us understand the experiments better.

For sure! Having a good armamentarium makes all the difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Armamentarium is derived from the Latin "armamentarium" (meaning a supply of weapons or equipment) which itself comes from "arma" (meaning arms or weapons) and the suffix "-mentum" (indicating a means or result). The word refers to the complete range of resources or equipment available for a particular purpose, especially in a medical or military context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arms' ('arma') as weapons and '-mentum' as a means or result, which helps you remember that 'armamentarium' refers to a collection of tools or resources available for a specific purpose.

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