given

adj

Etymology: Morphologically give + -n.

1. Already arranged.

   “If eventually we can't make it at the given time, we'll phone you to let you know, don't worry.”

2. Currently discussed.
3. Particular, specific.

   “No more than three people can be in that space at a given time.”

   “If, therefore, the amount of the annual importation into Europe can be known, and the relative proportion of the foreign commerce of the several nations by which it can be distributed can be ascertained, they give a rule sufficiently true, to ascertain the quantity of money which ought to be found in any nation, at any given time.”

4. Assumed as fact or hypothesis.

   “Given that we will get the resources, what do we want to achieve?”

   “Example. Given a Derby Prophet, who has sent 3 different winners to 3 different betting-men, and given that none of the three horses are placed. Find the total Loss incurred by the three men (α) in money, (β) in temper.”

5. Prone, disposed.

   “He was given to taking a couple of glasses of port at his club.”

name

1. A surname.

noun

Etymology: Morphologically give + -n.

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

   “When evaluating this math problem, don't forget to read the givens.”

prep

Etymology: Morphologically give + -n.

1. Considering; taking into account.

   “Given the current situation, I don't think that's possible.”

verb

Etymology: Morphologically give + -n.

1. past participle of give