armamentarium

American  

[ahr-muh-muhn-tair-ee-uhm, -men-] / ˌɑr mə mənˈtɛər i əm, -mɛn- /

noun

plural

armamentaria

1. 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.

2. a fruitful source of devices or materials available or used for an undertaking.

   The new arts center is an armamentarium for creative activity.

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armamentarium British  

/ ˌɑːməmɛnˈtɛərɪəm /

noun

1. the items that comprise the material and equipment used by a physician in his professional practice

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Etymology

Origin of armamentarium

First recorded in 1855–60; from Latin armāmentārium “arsenal, armory,” equivalent to armāment(a) “sailing gear for a ship, tackle, equipment” + -ārium noun suffix usually denoting location; armament, -arium