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1. | (Math. & Logic) Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise. | ||||
2. | Disposed; inclined; - used with an | ||||
3. | Stated; fixed;
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Noun | 1. | given - an assumption that is taken for granted Synonyms: presumption, precondition |
Adj. | 1. | given - specified in advance; "a given number"; "we will meet at a given time and location" Synonyms: fixed |
2. | given - acknowledged as a supposition; "given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started" Synonyms: granted | |
3. | given - having possession delivered or transferred without compensation Antonyms: taken - having possession gained especially by force or effort | |
4. | given - (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions" |