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dedication

 

[ ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing commitment

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose.

Synonyms

commitment, devotion, loyalty

Examples of usage

  • He showed great dedication to his work.
  • She has unwavering dedication to her studies.
  • The team's dedication to the project was evident in their long hours and hard work.
Context #2 | Noun

a formal statement

A formal statement of intent or purpose.

Synonyms

announcement, declaration, proclamation

Examples of usage

  • The dedication of the new building was attended by many important guests.
  • She read a dedication to her fans at the beginning of her book.
  • The dedication on the monument honored the fallen soldiers.
Context #3 | Noun

religious context

The action of dedicating a church or other building for religious use.

Synonyms

blessing, consecration, inauguration

Examples of usage

  • The dedication of the cathedral took place with a special ceremony.
  • The dedication of the temple was a solemn occasion.
  • The dedication of the altar was a sacred ritual.

Translations

Translations of the word "dedication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dedicação

🇮🇳 समर्पण

🇩🇪 Hingabe

🇮🇩 dedikasi

🇺🇦 відданість

🇵🇱 zaangażowanie

🇯🇵 献身 (けんしん)

🇫🇷 dévouement

🇪🇸 dedicación

🇹🇷 adama

🇰🇷 헌신 (heonsin)

🇸🇦 تفان

🇨🇿 oddanost

🇸🇰 oddanosť

🇨🇳 奉献 (fèngxiàn)

🇸🇮 predanost

🇮🇸 tileinkun

🇰🇿 адалдық

🇬🇪 ერთგულება

🇦🇿 sədaqət

🇲🇽 dedicación

Etymology

The word 'dedication' originated from the Latin word 'dedicatio', which means consecration or declaration. In ancient Rome, dedication ceremonies were common for temples, buildings, and other important structures. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader sense of commitment and purpose. Today, 'dedication' is widely used to describe a strong commitment to a cause or task, as well as formal statements of intent or devotion.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,423 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.