Meaning
Considering a fact or situation that is already known or accepted
Primary Function
to introduce a premise or condition that supports a conclusion or argument
Communicative Purpose
to provide a logical foundation for a subsequent statement or decision
Pattern
given that
Core Structure
given that
Função primária
to introduce a premise or condition that supports a conclusion or argument
Propósito comunicativo
to provide a logical foundation for a subsequent statement or decision
Situações de gatilho
formal debates, academic writing, professional presentations
Contextos
formal written and spoken English, technical reports, policy documents
Padrão
given that
Estrutura central
given that
Slots de substituição
a subordinate clause or phrase that provides the premise or condition
Colocados típicos
- resources
- circumstances
- evidence
- data
Substituições comuns
- Considering that
- In light of
- Taking into account
Erros comuns
using 'given that' as a casual alternative to 'since' or 'because'
Similar / contraste
In view of, As a result of
Interferências
L1 transfer may lead to incorrect usage of 'given that' in informal contexts
Família do chunk
- conditional connectors
- premise indicators
Nuance
implies a level of formality and emphasizes the importance of the premise
Efeito pragmático
establishes credibility and supports a logical argument
Dica de memória
given that time is limited
Nota
In formal contexts, 'given that' is often used interchangeably with 'since' and 'as,' but it tends to be more emphatic and explicit about the premise being acknowledged as true.
Upgrade path
because -> since -> given that
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