The difference between Gratuitous and Superfluous
When used as adjectives, gratuitous means given freely, whereas superfluous means in excess of what is required or sufficient.
check bellow for the other definitions of Gratuitous and Superfluous
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Gratuitous as an adjective:
Given freely; unearned.
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Gratuitous as an adjective:
unjustified or unnecessary.; not called for by the circumstances
Examples:
"'gratuitous violence"
"synonyms: uncalled-for"
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Superfluous as an adjective:
In excess of what is required or sufficient.
Examples:
"With a full rain suit, carrying an umbrella may be superfluous."