1. (

• given ,
• presumption ,
• precondition ,

) an assumption that is taken for granted ;

1. (

• given ,
• granted

) acknowledged as a supposition; "given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started" ;

2. (

• apt ,
• disposed ,
• given ,
• minded ,
• tending

) (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions" ;