Apparatus

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neuter noun (technology / anatomy / politics)

Definition

A technical system, mechanical, electronic, or optical assembly structurally designed to perform a specific operation or specialized function; in anatomy, it represents a group of organs working together to fulfill a major physiological function of the body (digestive system); in politics and administration, it designates the totality of officials and institutions ensuring the management of a state or organization.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Apparatus
  • Device

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Neuter noun, articulated: aparatul, plural: aparate, genitive-dative: aparatului / aparatelor.
Formation Neologic loan from French (appareil) and Latin (apparatus), structurally integrated into modern vocabulary.
Spelling / Pronunciation [a.pa.ˈrat]
Source Academic Lexicon of Technical Terms and Clinical Anatomy Foundations

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: Inginerul a calibrat cu mare atenție acest aparat de măsură pentru a obține rezultate de laborator perfecte.

EN: The engineer carefully calibrated this measuring device to obtain perfect laboratory results.

RO: Aparatul respirator uman are rolul structural de a asigura schimbul optim de gaze dintre sânge și mediu.

EN: The human respiratory system has the structural role of ensuring optimal gas exchange between blood and environment.

RO: Noul guvern a decis restructurarea unui aparat birocratic excesiv pentru a reduce cheltuielile publice.

EN: The new government decided to restructure an excessive bureaucratic machinery to reduce public spending.

Idioms & Phrases

Aparat de fotografiat / Camera

RO: Dispozitiv optic și electronic utilizat pentru capturarea și înregistrarea imaginilor pe un suport fizic sau digital.

EN: An optical and electronic device used for capturing and recording images on a physical or digital medium.

Aparat critic / Critical apparatus

RO: Ansamblul de note, variante, comentarii și referințe bibliografice care însoțesc o ediție științifică a unui text.

EN: The set of notes, variants, commentaries, and bibliographic references accompanying a scholarly edition of a text.

Aparat de stat / State machinery

RO: Structura complexă de instituții administrative, judecătorești și executive care exercită puterea publică.

EN: The complex structure of administrative, judicial, and executive institutions exercising public power.

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