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Etymology of the Latin word gratuitus

the Latin word gratuitus (free, gratuitous; without pay)
derived from the Latin word gratis
derived from the Latin word gratia (agreeableness, charm; grace; favor, goodwill, kindness; popularity, esteem, credit)
derived from the Late Latin word gratus (pleasing, acceptable, agreeable)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷerə-
derived from the Latin word cratis (wickerwork; bundle of brush, fascine)

Derivations in Latin

gratuitas

Derivations in other languages

French gratuit, French gratuitous, Portuguese gratuito, Spanish gratuito



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