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- [ded-i-key-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛd ɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌded.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ded-i-key-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛd ɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of dedication word
- countable noun dedication A dedication is a message which is written at the beginning of a book, or a short announcement which is sometimes made before a play or piece of music is performed, as a sign of affection or respect for someone. 3
- noun dedication the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated 3
- noun dedication an inscription or announcement prefixed to a book, piece of music, etc, dedicating it to a person or thing 3
- noun dedication complete and wholehearted devotion, esp to a career, ideal, etc 3
- noun dedication a ceremony in which something, such as a church, is dedicated 3
- noun dedication a dedicating or being dedicated 3
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Origin of dedication
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English dedicacioun < Latin dēdicātiōn- (stem of dēdicātiō), equivalent to dēdicāt(us) (see dedicate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Dedication
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dedication popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dedication usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dedication
noun dedication
- adherence — Adherence is the fact of adhering to a particular rule, agreement, or belief.
- commitment — Commitment is a strong belief in an idea or system.
- devotion — Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
- allegiance — Your allegiance is your support for and loyalty to a particular group, person, or belief.
- wholeheartedness — fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest: a wholehearted attempt to comply.
Antonyms for dedication
noun dedication
- disloyalty — the quality of being disloyal; lack of loyalty; unfaithfulness.
- unfaithfulness — not faithful; false to duty, obligation, or promises; faithless; disloyal.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
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