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- [gruh-too-i-tuh s, -tyoo-]
- /grəˈtu ɪ təs, -ˈtyu-/
- /ɡrəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/
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- [gruh-too-i-tuh s, -tyoo-]
- /grəˈtu ɪ təs, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of gratuitously word
- adjective gratuitously given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary. 1
- adjective gratuitously being without apparent reason, cause, or justification: a gratuitous insult. 1
- adjective gratuitously Law. given without receiving any return value. 1
- noun gratuitously Freely; in the manner of a gift, without being earned. 1
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Origin of gratuitously
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin grātuītus free, freely given, spontaneous, derivative of grātus thankful, received with thanks (for formation cf. fortuitous); see -ous
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Parts of speech for Gratuitously
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gratuitously popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gratuitously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gratuitously
adverb gratuitously
- unnecessarily — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
- irrelevantly — not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
- pointless — without a point: a pointless pen.
- unreasonably — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- needlessly — unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.
Antonyms for gratuitously
adverb gratuitously
- necessarily — by or of necessity; as a matter of compulsion or requirement: You don't necessarily have to attend.
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