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Definition of Given

1. Adjective. Acknowledged as a supposition. "Given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started"

2. Noun. An assumption that is taken for granted.

3. Adjective. (usually followed by 'to') naturally disposed toward. "I am not minded to answer any questions"

Definition of Given

1. p. p. & a. Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise.

Definition of Given

1. Verb. (past participle of give) ¹

2. Preposition. Considering; taking into account. ¹

3. Noun. A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation. ¹

4. Adjective. Already arranged. ¹

5. Adjective. Currently discussed, particular, specific. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Given

1. something assigned as a basis for a calculation [n -S]

Medical Definition of Given

1. From Give. 1. Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise. 2. Disposed; inclined; used with an; as, virtuously given. 3. Stated; fixed; as, in a given time. Given name, the Christian name, or name given by one's parents or guardians, as distinguished from the surname, which is inherited. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Given

give tongue to give two hoots give up give up the ghost give vent give voice give way give weight give what for giveable

giveaway giveaways giveback givebacks gived given (current term) given(a) given(p) given-name given a bad name

given away given birth given forth given head given her head given in given it some welly given name given names given off

Literary usage of Given

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Iliad of Homer by Homer (1796)
"Lead all thy Grecians to the dufty plain; Ev'n now, O king! 'tis given thee to ... are given in the ..."

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