dedication
dedication Lexical Profile
dedication Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The quality of being committed to a task, purpose, or person.
"Her unwavering dedication to environmental conservation earned her international recognition."
An inscription or form of words at the beginning of a book, piece of music, or other artistic work addressing it to a specific person or cause as a token of affection or respect.
"The author wrote a touching dedication to his parents on the opening page of his novel."
A formal ceremony in which a new building, monument, or sacred space is officially opened or consecrated for a specific purpose.
"Hundreds of residents gathered in the town square for the dedication of the new public library."
• Rhymes for dedication
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French dedication or directly from Latin dedicatio ('a consecration'), derived from the verb dedicare ('to consecrate or proclaim'), from de- ('away' or 'thoroughly') and dicare ('to proclaim').