No. 4,182 in German
bedingt
"Bedingt" means "conditional" or "limited."
In a sentence
Das Ergebnis ist nur bedingt zufriedenstellend.
The result is only conditionally satisfactory.
In this sentence, 'bedingt' is used to express that the result meets the conditions of being satisfactory to a certain extent or with limitations.
Die Teilnahme ist bedingt durch die Zustimmung des Leiters.
The participation is conditional upon the director's approval.
'Bedingt' is used here to indicate that the participation depends on the fulfillment of a specific condition, i.e., obtaining approval.
Die aktuellen Maßnahmen sind nur bedingt effektiv.
The current measures are only marginally effective.
Here, 'bedingt' conveys the notion that the effectiveness of the measures is limited or qualified.
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