pregiven

== English == === Etymology === From pre- +‎ given. The philosophical sense is a calque of the German term Vorgegeben. === Adjective === pregiven (comparative more pregiven, superlative most pregiven) (philosophy, ontology) Existing in the world, as opposed to arising from human apprehension. Naturally occurring, as opposed to being socially constructed. Provided beforehand; present at the start. ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === pregiven (uncountable) (philosophy, ontology) That which is actual, as opposed to our concepts or apprehension of the world.