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gratis definition

gra·tis (gratis, grät-, grāt-)

adverb, adjective

without charge or payment; free

Etymology: L < gratia, a favor: see grace

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gratis

modif.

free, without charge, complimentary, as a gift; see free 4.


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gratis Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • copy: Enclosed is a gratis copy of my recently published Status Report II, which shows the scope of my research.
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