Bedingt
Example: Die Entscheidung ist bedingt durch externe Faktoren beeinflusst.
Definition
"Bedingt" is a German adjective meaning something is limited, conditional, or caused by specific factors. It describes situations or outcomes that depend on certain conditions or circumstances, as in 'Die Entscheidung ist bedingt durch externe Faktoren beeinflusst,' meaning the decision is influenced conditionally by external factors.
Etymology
The word "bedingt" comes from the German verb 'bedingen,' which means to condition or cause. It originates from Middle High German 'bedingen,' derived from 'in-' plus 'dingen,' meaning to bargain or agree. Did you know? The root 'dingen' is connected to the idea of setting terms or conditions, which perfectly fits how "bedingt" describes something dependent on conditions.
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"Bedingt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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