given
/ˈɡɪvən/ preposition, noun, adjective, proper noun
Also a form of give
Forms givens giv'n Givhan
- preposition Considering; taking into account. “Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.”
- noun A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation. “When evaluating this math problem, don't forget to read the givens.”
- adjective Already arranged. “If eventually we can't make it at the given time, we'll phone you to let you know, don't worry.”
- adjective Currently discussed.
- adjective Particular, specific. “No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.”
- adjective Assumed as fact or hypothesis. “Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?”
- adjective (with to) Prone, disposed. “He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.”
- proper noun A surname.
Synonyms
presumption precondition granted apt disposed minded tending
Etymology
Morphologically give + -n.
Webster’s 1913
Sources: Wiktionary · WordNet 3.0 · Webster’s 1913 — from the Wiktionary entry “given”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Details