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Gratuitous vs Premature - What's the difference?

gratuitous | premature |

As an adjective gratuitous

is given freely; unearned.

As a verb premature is

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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

    * *

    premature

    English

    (wikipedia premature)

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
    • a premature birth
  • Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired.
  • (informal) Suffering from premature ejaculation.

    • Derived terms

    * prematurely * premature birth * premature ejaculation * premature antifascist

    See also

    * get ahead of oneself ----