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gratuitousness

/ɡrəˈtuː.ɪ.təs.nəs/
gra · tu · i · tous · ness
Adverb:gratuitously
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Adjective:gratuitous
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gratuitousness Lexical Profile

gratuitousness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being uncalled for, unwarranted, or lacking any good reason or justification.

Example

"Critics pointed out the sheer gratuitousness of the subplot, noting that it contributed nothing to the main narrative."

2

The quality of being given or done freely without charge, payment, or obligation.

Example

"The legal treatise examined the gratuitousness of charitable promises under traditional contract law."

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• Rhymes for gratuitousness

• Nearby Words

gratis
gratitude
gratuitously
gratuitousness
gratuity
grave
gravedigger

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'gratuitous' (derived from Latin 'gratuitus', meaning 'free, spontaneous, or done without pay') combined with the native noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gratuitousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gratuitousness
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