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Gratuitousness

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

The characteristic or state of being gratuitous.

uncountable

Equivalents

Españolgratuidad
FrançaisGratuite
Portuguêsgratuidade
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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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