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(adj) granted
acknowledged as a supposition
given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started
(adj) minded, apt, disposed, 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
(noun) precondition, presumption
an assumption that is taken for granted