Definition of GRATIFICATION

gratification

Meanings

Plural: gratifications

Noun

  • state of being gratified or satisfied
    • "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"
    • "to my immense gratification he arrived on time"
  • the act or an instance of satisfying
  • The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.
  • A gratuity; a reward.
  • A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin grātificātiō either directly or through Middle French gratification, from Latin grātificō (“to do a favor to, oblige, please, gratify”), from grātus (“kind, pleasing”) + faciō (“to make”).

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