gratuitous

 
Pronunciation: /grəˈtjuːɪtəs/

adjective

  • 1done without good reason; uncalled for: gratuitous violence
  • 2given or done free of charge: solicitors provide a form of gratuitous legal advice

Derivatives

gratuitously

adverb

gratuitousness

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin gratuitus 'given freely, spontaneous' + -ous