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grat·i·fi·ca·tion
\ˌgrad.əfə̇ˈkāshən, -atə-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin gratification-, gratificatio, from gratificatus (past participle of gratificari to gratify) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : an act or instance of gratifying
b. : the state of being gratified
2. archaic : reward, recompense; especially : gratuity
3. : a source of gratification : something that pleases
< his success is a great gratification to me >
4. obsolete : expression of gratification (as by prayer or worship) |