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The word "gratuitous" first appeared in English in the mid-16th century. It was borrowed from the Latin word "gratus," which means "pleasing" or "agreeable." The suffix "-ous" was added to indicate that something is "full of" the quality of being pleasing.
In the 17th century, "gratuitous" began to be used in a more legal sense, to refer to something that is given or received without charge. This meaning is still used today, as in the phrase "gratuitous advice."
In the 19th century, "gratuitous" began to be used in a more general sense, to refer to something that is unnecessary or done for no obvious reason. This meaning is often used in a negative way, to describe something that is pointless or even harmful.
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