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Synonyms & Similar Words
commitment
devotion
allegiance
loyalty
fidelity
faithfulness
dedication
conscientiousness
diligence
industriousness
persistence
perseverance
resolution
determination
decisiveness
firmness
steadfastness
stability
constancy
uniformity
consistency
coherence
attentiveness
carefulness
meticulousness
thoroughness
precision
exactness
scrupulousness
rigor
stringency
austerity
discipline
self-discipline
regulation
control
restraint
moderation
temperance
prudence
discretion
discernment
judiciousness
Meaning of Dedication
The state or quality of being dedicated to a person, activity, or cause.
Definitions
- The state of being dedicated to a person, activity, or cause
- * A feeling of very strong support for a person, group, or cause
- * The act of dedicating something, such as a book or a building, to a person or cause
Etymology of Dedication
The word "dedication" comes from the Latin "dedicatio", which means "consecration" or "devotion"
It is derived from the verb "dedicare", which means "to consecrate" or "to devote"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of dedicating something or someone to a person, activity, or cause
Example Uses
- The team's dedication to their training paid off when they won the championship
- * The book is a dedication to her parents, who inspired her to write
- * Her dedication to her work is admirable, but it has taken a toll on her personal life
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
indifference
apathy
neglect
laziness
idleness
carelessness
irresponsibility
laxity
leniency
permissiveness
tolerance
indulgence
lenity
gentleness
softness
weakness
frailty
impotence
powerlessness
ineffectiveness
ineptness
incompetence
incapability