dedication

Definition

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

Etymology

Originated 1350–1400 from Middle English dedicacioun, from Old French dedicacion (“consecration of a church or chapel”), from Latin dēdicātiō, equivalent to dēdicātus+-iōn.

Example Sentences

• "work with dedication"
• "Her dedication is admirable."
• "Her dedication for the book was only a cryptic "Once again, for T"."