ded·i·ca·tion (d d  -k  sh n)n. 1. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. 2. A note prefixed to a literary, artistic, or musical composition dedicating it to someone in token of affection or esteem. 3. A rite or ceremony of dedicating. 4. Selfless devotion: served the public with dedication and integrity. ded i·cative, dedi·ca·tory (-k-tôr , -t r) adj. |
dedication [ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən]
n
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. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a ceremony in which something, such as a church, is dedicated
dedicational adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  dedication - complete and wholehearted fidelity faithfulness, fidelity - the quality of being faithful |
| 2. | dedication - a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance - a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" rededication - a new dedication; "the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem" | |
| 3. | dedication - a message that makes a pledge oath, swearing - a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury affirmation - (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) promise - a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future | |
| 4. | dedication - a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something photography, picture taking - the act of taking and printing photographs message - a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner | |
| 5. |  dedication - the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; "his long commitment to public service"; "they felt no loyalty to a losing team"communalism - loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole consecration - a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal); "his consecration to study" cooperation - joint operation or action; "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission" devotion - commitment to some purpose; "the devotion of his time and wealth to science" enlistment - the act of enlisting (as in a military service) faith - loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person; "keep the faith"; "they broke faith with their investors" |
dedication
noun
1. commitment, loyalty, devotion, allegiance, adherence, single-mindedness, faithfulness, wholeheartedness, devotedness To be successful takes hard work and dedication.
commitment indifference, apathy, coolness, torpor, unconcern, insensibility, uninterestedness
commitment indifference, apathy, coolness, torpor, unconcern, insensibility, uninterestedness
2. inscription, message, address His book contains a dedication to his parents.
3. consecration, ordaining, sanctification, hallowing Some 250 guests attended the dedication ceremony of the church.
Translations
dedication [ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃən] N
1. (= act) → dedicación f, consagración f
2. (= quality) → dedicación f, entrega f, devoción f
3. (in book) → dedicatoria f
dedication
n
(= act: of church) → Einweihung f, → Weihe f; they admired his dedication of his life to helping the poor → sie bewunderten, dass er sein Leben in den Dienst der Armen stellte
(in book) → Widmung f
dedication [ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃ/ən] n (in book) → dedica; (devotion) → dedizione f
dedication [ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃ/ən] n (in book) → dedica; (devotion) → dedizione f
dedication [ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃ/ən] n (in book) → dedica; (devotion) → dedizione f
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