Gratuitous
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The term gratuitous in narratology means seeking sensationalism or being rationales or pretexts for depicting gratuitous sex or violence.
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Etymology
Latin gratuitus (free).
Adjective
- unearned, given freely.
- unjustified, without reason.
See also
sensationalism - rationales or pretexts for depicting gratuitous sex or violence
Antonyms
- onerous
- necessity
- functional (as in functional nudity)
Related terms
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