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- [ahn-lah-guh]
- /ˈɑn lɑ gə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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.
anlage usage trend in Literature
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