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grat·u·la·tion \ˌgrachəˈlāshən\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English gratulacyon, from Latin gratulation-, gratulatio, from gratulatus + -ion-, -io -ion 1. a. : gratification, satisfaction, pleasure b. : expression of gratification (as by ceremonial rejoicings) — usually used in plural 2. a. : congratulation b. : words of congratulation : a congratulatory address 3. obsolete a. : expression of gratitude : thanks b. : reward |