anlage

also An·la·ge

1. Biology The initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a part or an organ develops; primordium.
2. A genetic predisposition to a given trait or personality characteristic.
3. A fundamental principle; the foundation for a future development.

Origin:

Origin: German, fundamental principle

Origin: , from Middle High German anlāge, request

Origin: : ane-, on (from Old High German ana-; see an- in Indo-European roots)

Origin: + lāge, act of laying (from Old High German lāga; see legh- in Indo-European roots)