"semigratuitous" meaning in All languages combined

See semigratuitous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more semigratuitous [comparative], most semigratuitous [superlative]
Etymology: From semi- + gratuitous. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|gratuitous}} semi- + gratuitous Head templates: {{en-adj}} semigratuitous (comparative more semigratuitous, superlative most semigratuitous)
  1. Somewhat but not entirely gratuitous
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