Gratuitous
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The term gratuitous means given freely; unearned. It also signifies not called for by the circumstances; uncalled-for; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; unjustified.
In narratology the term denotes seeking sensationalism or without having reasons, rationales or pretexts to do so. The term is usually encountered in contexts of sex (see the pornography/erotica debate) or violence. The word stems from the Latin gratuitus, which means free.
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Etymology
From Latin gratuitus (“free”), from Latin gratia (“favor”), gratus (“showing favor”).
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See also
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Antonyms
- onerous
- necessity
- purposefull
- functional (as in functional nudity)
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Related terms
- unearned, given freely.
- unjustified, without reason.
- gratuitous violence
- gratuitous nudity
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