gratuitously

Meanings

• adverb

  Given or bestowed freely and without expectation of compensation.

• adverb

  Without charge or cost; free.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs.li/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gratuitously
artfully , beautifully , carefully , daringly , delightfully , easily , freely , genuinely , happily , highly , literally , merely , obviously , perfectly , readily , regularly , seriously , significantly , slowly , totally , truly , unquestionably , variously , willingly

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Variants

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gratuitous , gratuitously , gratuitousness , gratuitousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin gratuito, present participle of gratuire ‘be pleasing, thank’, from gratus ‘pleasing, thankful’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gratuitously' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. In law, 'gratuitous' refers to a gift made without consideration.

3. The word 'gratuitously' is often used in a negative context to describe unwanted or unnecessary actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gratuity: A voluntary payment or gift, especially one made to a servant or employee as a reward for good service.

2. Free gift: An item given away without charge.

3. Free sample: A small amount of a product given away for promotional purposes.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gratuitously' is often used to describe actions or events that seem unnecessary or unwarranted. In art, it can refer to elements that are added without apparent purpose or meaning. In music, it can describe a musical passage that seems to have no relation to the rest of the piece.

How to Memorize "gratuitously"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gratuitously' with the concept of generosity and kindness. Imagine giving a gift to someone with a smile on your face.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym GIFT: 'G' for given, 'I' for in, 'F' for free, and 'T' for thankful.

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