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What is the difference between gratuitous and gratis?

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Gratis is a related term of gratuitous.



As adjectives the difference between gratuitous and gratis

is that gratuitous is given freely; unearned while gratis is free, without charge.

As an adverb gratis is

free, without charge.

gratuitous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given freely; unearned.
  • Not called for by the circumstances; uncalled-for; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; unjustified.
    • gratuitous violence

    Synonyms

    * unjustified * groundless * baseless * unfounded * unnecessary

    Antonyms

    * onerous

    Derived terms

    * gratuitousness * gratuitous praise * gratuitous violence

    Related terms

    * gratis * gratuity

    Coordinate terms

    * superfluous

    External links

    * *

    gratis

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • Free, without charge.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Free, without charge.

    • Synonyms

    * free as in beer

    Related terms

    * gratuity * gratuitous

    See also

    * libre ----