anlage n : an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development [syn: primordium] [also: anlagen (pl)]

Anlage is a fundamental principle, or a foundation for future development. The word is of German origin and relates to the verb anlegen which means establishing something or preparing something for development (e.g. Geldanlage, a monetary investment; Gartenanlage, a park or nature reservoir; Veranlagung, any kind of predisposition). Anlage can refer to:

• Anlage (biology)
• Hadron Elektron Ring Anlage
• "Anlage" is also a surname originating in Germany, which has spread to Ireland and subsequently the Americas.