donnée

noun

don·​née dȯ-ˈnā 

(ˌ)də-

plural données dȯ-ˈnā(z) 

(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