Level800
adjective (形容詞)
Gratuitous
不必要な、無償の、理由のない
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、「不必要に」「根拠なく」といったネガティブな意味合いで使われることが多いです。特に、説明や行動が冗長である、または正当な理由がない、という批判的な文脈で登場します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
unnecessary
unwarranted
uncalled-for
📝 Business Examples
The report contained some gratuitous information that was not relevant to the main topic of discussion.
その報告書には、主要な議論のテーマに関係のない不必要な情報が含まれていた。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Gratuitous"
His _______ comments during the meeting only served to prolong the discussion without adding value.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 議論を長引かせ、価値を付加しなかった「不必要な」コメントという意味です。
English: The comments prolonged the discussion without adding value, suggesting they were 'gratuitous' or unnecessary.
English: The comments prolonged the discussion without adding value, suggesting they were 'gratuitous' or unnecessary.
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