commitment
commitment Lexical Profile
commitment Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship.
"The organization praised her unwavering commitment to environmental conservation."
A pledge, promise, or firm undertaking to do something in the future.
"The board made a financial commitment to fund the new scholarship program for five years."
An engagement, responsibility, or obligation that restricts freedom of action or requires one's time.
"He had to decline the dinner invitation because of prior family commitments."
The official act of consigning a person to a psychiatric facility or prison by legal order.
"The judge reviewed the medical evaluations before ruling on the involuntary commitment."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 14th century from the verb 'commit' (from Latin 'committere', meaning 'to unite, entrust, or put together') and the suffix '-ment'. It originally referred to the official act of sending someone to prison before evolving in the 20th century to mean personal dedication and obligation.