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adj. adjective
- ▪ Given or granted without return or recompense; unearned.
- ▪ Given or received without cost or obligation; free.
Definition of gratuitous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Gratuitous definition: being without apparent reason, cause, or justification. See examples of GRATUITOUS used in a sentence.
Define Gratuitous. Gratuitous, originating from the Latin word “gratuitus,” signifies something that is given or received without any obligation, justification, or compensation. It refers to an act or gesture performed voluntarily, devoid of any ulterior motives or expectations of reciprocity.
GRATUITOUS meaning: unnecessary and done without a good reason: . Learn more.
unnecessary and done without a good reason: gratuitous violence. (Definition of gratuitous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Dictionary definition of gratuitous. Unnecessary, excessive, or without reasonable justification. "He felt that the violence in the movie was gratuitous and unnecessary." Detailed meaning of gratuitous.
gratuitous. adjective. These are words and phrases related to gratuitous. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of gratuitous. His gratuitous insult flabbergasted me.
A complete guide to the word "GRATUITOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective gratuitous, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
'gratuitous' is a valid and usable word in written English. It means given or done unnecessarily or without good reason, often to cause offence or harm. For example: The mayor made a gratuitous comment about the audience, which offended many people.
