Meaning
introduces a logical premise or established fact that leads to a conclusion or action
Primary Function
introduces a causal condition
Communicative Purpose
to present a premise that logically leads to a consequence
Pattern
Given that;
Core Structure
Given that;
Função primária
introduces a causal condition
Propósito comunicativo
to present a premise that logically leads to a consequence
Situações de gatilho
formal debates, academic discussions, professional decision-making
Contextos
formal writing, academic papers, professional meetings
Padrão
Given that;
Estrutura central
Given that;
Slots de substituição
the word 'that' can sometimes be omitted, especially in informal contexts
Colocados típicos
- it is not surprising
- we must
- there is a need
Substituições comuns
- Considering that
- In light of the fact that
- Seeing that
Erros comuns
using 'Given that' without a logical consequence
Similar / contraste
Since, Due to the fact that
Interferências
may be confused with 'Because' or 'Provided that'
Família do chunk
- causal premise frames
Nuance
implies an objective, acknowledged reason
Efeito pragmático
sounds logical, evidence-based, and formal
Dica de memória
accepted premise
Nota
This chunk is often used to introduce a premise or a known fact that will lead to a logical conclusion or action. It's common in formal and academic settings but can be used in professional conversations as well.
Upgrade path
from 'Because' to 'Since' to 'Given that'
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