dedication
noun
[ dɛdɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n ]
• the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose.
• "his dedication to his duties"
Similar:
commitment,
wholeheartedness,
single-mindedness,
enthusiasm,
zeal,
application,
diligence,
industry,
assiduity,
resolve,
resoluteness,
purposefulness,
conscientiousness,
perseverance,
persistence,
tenacity,
doggedness,
drive,
staying power,
backbone,
sedulousness,
hard work,
effort,
labour,
striving,
devotion,
devotedness,
loyalty,
faithfulness,
adherence,
allegiance,
constancy,
staunchness,
• the action of dedicating a church or other building.
• "the dedication of a new city church"
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin dedicatio(n- ), from dedicare ‘devote, consecrate’ (see dedicate).
