given that (**기**븐 댓) — considering that; taking into account the fact that
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: considering that; taking into account the fact that
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪvən ðæt/
Korean meaning: ~을 고려하면, ~라는 점을 감안하면
Korean pronunciation: **기**븐 댓
Example Sentences
- Given that my cat thinks it's a dog, I'm not surprised it barks at the mailman.
- Given that the test is tomorrow, I should probably stop watching Netflix.
- Given that we have limited time, let's focus on the main points.
given that
CONJUNCTION//ˈɡɪvən ðæt//
considering that; taking into account the fact that
A student given that college costs weighs financial aid against prestige
Given that we must account for all the facts, wisdom glows brightest when we consider what is truly given
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old English verb 'given' (past participle of 'give'), which derives from Proto-Germanic 'gebanan'. The phrase combines this with 'that' (from Old English 'þæt'), forming a construction that emerged in Middle English to introduce conditional or causal clauses.
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📝Examples
“Given that my cat thinks it's a dog, I'm not surprised it barks at the mailman.”
“Given that the test is tomorrow, I should probably stop watching Netflix.”
“Given that we have limited time, let's focus on the main points.”
“Given that he forgot his own birthday, remembering our anniversary seems unlikely.”
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