donnée

noun

don·​née dȯ-ˈnā How to pronounce donnée (audio)
(ˌ)də-
plural données dȯ-ˈnā(z) How to pronounce donnée (audio)
(ˌ)də-
: the set of assumptions on which a work of fiction or drama proceeds

Word History

Etymology

French, from feminine of donné, past participle of donner to give, from Latin donare to donate — more at donation

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of donnée was in 1876

Dictionary Entries Near donnée

Cite this Entry

“Donnée.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/donn%C3%A9e. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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