"always already" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

Etymology: Calque of German immer schon. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|de|immer schon}} Calque of German immer schon Head templates: {{en-adv|?}} always already
  1. (philosophy) By definition or inherently; a priori. Categories (topical): Philosophy Synonyms: always-already
    Sense id: en-always_already-en-adv-~Gh6fM7~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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