anlage

an·la·ge

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahn-lah-guh]
- /ˈɑn lɑ gə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahn-lah-guh]
- /ˈɑn lɑ gə/

Definitions of anlage word

noun anlage the basis of a later development; foundation 3
noun anlage primordium 3
noun plural anlage Embryology. an embryonic area capable of forming a structure: the primordium, germ, or bud. 1
noun plural anlage Psychology. an inherited predisposition to certain traits or to a particular character development. 1
noun anlage The rudimentary basis of a particular organ or other part, especially in an embryo. 1
noun anlage (biology) primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops. 0

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Origin of anlage

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < German Anlage foundation, basis, as noun derivative of anlegen to lay on or out, apply, equivalent to an- on + legen to lay1

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Parts of speech for Anlage

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anlage popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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