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given

giv·en [ gívvən ]
Definition:
 

Past participle of  give




adjective 
Definition:
 
1. particular: relating to a particular person, thing, or concept
from any given starting point

2. arranged earlier: previously arranged or specified
If I can't make it at the given time, I'll phone you.

3. validated: validated or executed on the date mentioned ( formal )
this last will and testament given by my hand this 13th day of February 1898



preposition 
Definition:
 
1. granted: assuming that somebody has the opportunity or ability to do or have something
Given time, I'm sure we can find a solution.

2. in view of: taking into consideration
given the uncertainty of the situation



noun  (plural giv·ens)
Definition:
 
accepted fact: a fact or event that is accepted as true or definite at the outset and that affects subsequent reasoning


given to inclined to something or likely to do or be something

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