gratia Definition
- 1a Latin word meaning 'grace' or 'favor'
- 2used in English as a suffix to mean 'by the favor of' or 'through the goodwill of'
Using gratia: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gratia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The event was held gratis for the attendees.
Example
The book was published posthumously, edited by his son filius gratia.
Origins of gratia
from Latin 'gratia', meaning 'favor' or 'thanks'
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Summary: gratia in Brief
The Latin word 'gratia' [ˈɡreɪʃə] means 'grace' or 'favor', and is used in English as a suffix to denote 'by the favor of' or 'through the goodwill of'. Examples include 'The event was held gratis for the attendees.' and 'The book was published posthumously, edited by his son filius gratia.'
