die Pfadabhängigkeit
Translation
path dependency, path dependence
Examples
Die Pfadabhängigkeit erklärt viele wirtschaftliche Entscheidungen.
Path dependency explains many economic decisions.
Wir müssen die Pfadabhängigkeit in unserer Strategie berücksichtigen.
We must consider path dependency in our strategy.
Grammar Patterns
the path dependency of sth. the path dependency of sth. The path dependency of technologies is well-known.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inertia, historical contingency; Antonyms: flexibility, adaptability
Etymology
A compound of 'Pfad' (path) and 'Abhängigkeit' (dependency).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'dependent' ('abhängig') on a certain 'path' ('Pfad'). Once a path is chosen, future choices are constrained by it.