Word:
Gratuitous
Status:
Adjective
Meaning:
Not necessary or important.
Sentences:
1) The film was critisized for its gratuitous voilence.
2) They'll throw in a gratuitous box of chocolates if you spend more than thirty dollars at their shop.
Origin:
Latin gratuitus, gratus.
First use:
1656
Synonyms:
complimentary, costless, gratis, free
Antonyms:
indispensable, necessary, needed, required.
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