Dedication

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of dedication

noun a ceremony to mark the official opening or completion of a building or other structure

Example Sentences

A1 Her dedication to her studies paid off when she passed all her exams.

A2 The team showed dedication by practicing every day to improve their skills.

B1 His dedication to his job is evident in the long hours he puts in to ensure success.

B2 The artist's dedication to his craft is reflected in the intricate details of his paintings.

C1 The scientist's dedication to her research led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field.

C2 The athlete's dedication to training and dieting resulted in winning multiple championships.

Examples of dedication in a Sentence

formal Her dedication to her research project was evident in the countless hours she spent in the lab.

informal I admire your dedication to practicing the piano every day.

slang His dedication to hitting the gym paid off with some serious gains.

figurative The artist's dedication to his craft shone through in every brushstroke of his masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of dedication

• past tense: dedicated
• plural: dedications
• comparative: more dedicated
• superlative: most dedicated
• present tense: dedicates
• future tense: will dedicate
• perfect tense: has dedicated
• continuous tense: is dedicating
• singular: dedication
• positive degree: dedicated
• infinitive: to dedicate
• gerund: dedicating
• participle: dedicating

Origin and Evolution of dedication

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dedication' originated from the Latin word 'dedicatio', which comes from the verb 'dedicare' meaning 'to consecrate'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in religious contexts to refer to the act of consecrating something to a divine purpose, the meaning of 'dedication' has evolved to also include the act of committing oneself to a particular cause or task.