biased-given
|bi-as-ed-giv-en|
C1
/ˈbaɪəst ˈɡɪvən/
Predisposed perspective
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biased-given' is a compound word formed from 'biased' and 'given'. 'Biased' originates from the Old French word 'biais', meaning 'slant' or 'oblique'. 'Given' comes from the Old English 'giefan', meaning 'to bestow or grant'.
Historical Evolution
'Biased' evolved from the Old French 'biais' and 'given' from the Old English 'giefan'. Together, they form the modern English compound 'biased-given'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'biased' meant 'slant' or 'oblique', and 'given' meant 'to bestow'. Over time, 'biased-given' has come to mean having a predisposition towards a particular perspective.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/01 15:19
