Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gratification

/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.27 in modern English

Syllables
grat-i-fi-ca-tion
IPA
/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
19
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A gratuity; a reward.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

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”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *gʷerH-, grātificātiō, gratification, grātificō

Usage

Inflected Forms

gratifications (plural)

Derived Forms

overgratification

Phrases

oral gratification self-gratification

Frequently Paired Words

gratify

Synonyms

gladness delight enjoyment fruition satisfaction

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce gratification?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/.
What does gratification mean?
The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.
Where does gratification come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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