given that — 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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
give (to bestow, from Proto-Germanic) + -n (past participle suffix) + that (demonstrative particle) = given that (considering that)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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