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dedication

[ ded-i-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of dedicating.
  2. the state of being dedicated: dedicated:

    Her dedication to medicine was so great that she had time for little else.

  3. a formal, printed inscription in a book, piece of music, etc., dedicating it to a person, cause, or the like.
  4. a personal, handwritten inscription in or on a work, as by an author to a friend.
  5. a ceremony marking the official completion or opening of a public building, institution, monument, etc.


dedication

/ ˌɛɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated
  2. an inscription or announcement prefixed to a book, piece of music, etc, dedicating it to a person or thing
  3. complete and wholehearted devotion, esp to a career, ideal, etc
  4. a ceremony in which something, such as a church, is dedicated
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ徱ˈپDzԲ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • i·tDz· adjective
  • ԴDzd··tDz noun
  • v·i·tDz noun
  • d··tDz noun
  • d··tDz noun
  • -i·tDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dedication1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English dedicacioun, from Latin ŧ徱پō-, stem of ŧ徱پō, literally, “a declaring,” equivalent to ŧ徱(ܲ) “declared, devoted” (past participle of ŧ徱; dedicate ) + -ion
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Example Sentences

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“Over her 45-year career, Lar left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood through her dynamic performances and dedication to mentoring aspiring actors,” the statement said.

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Pope Francis was a Jesuit - a Catholic religious order of priests known for their dedication to education and missionary work.

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"The problem was, there were six gates open when there should have been 12," he says, suggesting people underestimated his fans' dedication.

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Minnie was devoted to the Salvation Army because of the church’s dedication to evangelizing and doing good works.

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"The dedication and expertise of our multidisciplinary team ensured a positive outcome for both Lucy and her baby."

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