Associations to the word «Anlage»

Wiktionary

ANLAGE, noun. (biology) primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops
ANLAGE, noun. (genetics) allele, a specific version of a gene (as used by Gregor Mendel)
ANLAGE, noun. (psychology) temperament, the predisposition personality type

Dictionary definition

ANLAGE, noun. An organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche