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biased-given

|bi-as-ed-giv-en|

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/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

Adjective 1

having a predisposition or inclination towards a particular perspective or outcome, often in a way that is considered unfair or unbalanced.

The report was criticized for being biased-given the author's known affiliations.

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Last updated: 2025/04/01 15:19