bedingt
Translation
conditional, limited, caused by
Examples
Sein Lob war nur bedingt ehrlich.
His praise was only conditionally honest.
Das ist historisch bedingt.
That is historically determined.
Eine bedingte Strafe wurde verhängt.
A suspended sentence was imposed.
Grammar Patterns
bedingt ((durch sth.)) caused by sth. `The damage is caused by the weather.`
nur bedingt only to a limited extent `That is only conditionally true.`
Similar Words
Synonyms: conditional, limited, contingent; Antonyms: unconditional, absolute
Etymology
From the past participle of 'bedingen' (to cause, require), linked to 'das Ding' (the thing).
Memory Tips
Think of its relative, 'Bedingung' (condition). 'Bedingt' means something is subject to a condition or is limited.