gratuitous

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English

Etymology

From Latin grātuītus (free), from Latin grātia (favor), grātus (showing favor).

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/
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Adjective

gratuitous (comparative more gratuitous, superlative most gratuitous)

  1. Given freely; unearned.
  2. unjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances
    gratuitous violence
    Synonym: uncalled-for

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(given freely):

(not called for by the circumstances):

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