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