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   gratuitous

   /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

   adjective

   • 1. done without good reason; uncalled for: "gratuitous violence" Similar unjustifiedwithout reasonuncalled forunwarrantedunprovokedundueindefensibleunjustifiableneedlessunnecessarysuperfluousredundantavoidableinessentialnon-essentialunmeritedgroundlessungroundedcauselesswithout causesenselesscarelesswantonindiscriminateunreasoningbrutishexcessiveimmoderatedisproportionateinordinateunfoundedbaselessinappropriatede tropOpposite justifiablenecessary
   • 2. given or done free of charge: "solicitors provide a form of gratuitous legal advice" Similar freegratiscomplimentaryvoluntaryvolunteerunpaidunrewardedunsalariedfree of chargewithout chargefor nothingat no costwithout paymentpro bono (publico)informal:for freeon the housebucksheeOpposite paidprofessional

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin gratuitus ‘given freely, spontaneous’ + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gratuitousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRATUITOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRATUITOUS definition: 1. (of something such as bad behaviour) not necessary, or with no cause: 2. (of something such as…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of GRATUITOUS is not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted. How to use gratuitous in a sentence. These Gratuitous Facts Are Free

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   Gratuitous can be used to refer to something that’s unnecessary and mildly annoying. If a friend frequently gives you fashion tips, even though you’ve expressed no interest in receiving them, you’d be correct in labeling her advice as gratuitous.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRATUITOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. 1. given or received without payment or obligation. 2. without cause; unjustified. 3. law. given or made without receiving any value in return. a gratuitous agreement. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Define gratuitous. gratuitous synonyms, gratuitous pronunciation, gratuitous translation, English dictionary definition of gratuitous. adj. 1. Given or granted without return or recompense; unearned. 2. Given or received without cost or obligation; free. 3. Unnecessary or unwarranted;...

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   Gratuitous definition: being without apparent reason, cause, or justification. See examples of GRATUITOUS used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongratuitous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of gratuitous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified. Gratuitous criticism. American Heritage. Without cause or justification; uncalled-for. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: costless. gratis. free. complimentary. uncalled-for. needless. wanton. supererogatory. supererogative. Antonyms: reasonable. justifiable. necessary. warranted.

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    gratuitous meaning, definition, what is gratuitous: said or done without a good reason, in a...: Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGRATUITOUS definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    GRATUITOUS meaning: unnecessary and done without a good reason: . Learn more.