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Meaning of Gratuitousness | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The characteristic or state of being gratuitous.

uncountable

Equivalents

العربية اللّامعقوليّة
Català gratuïtat
Español gratuidad
Suomi vastikkeettomuus
Français Gratuite
Português gratuidade

Examples

“Whether the utilitarian or the intuitive theory of the moral sense⟳ be upheld, it is beyond question⟳ that there are a few subtle-souled persons with whom the absolute gratuitousness of an act of reparation is an inducement to perform⟳ it; while exhortation as to its necessity would breed⟳ excuses for leaving it undone.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Gratuity Gratulated gratulation Gratz Grau Graubünden

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