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dedicationthe quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/

Korean meaning: 헌신, 전념

Korean pronunciation: 데디-케이-션 (강세: 케이)

Example Sentences

  • My mom's dedication to making perfect kimchi is so intense, she wakes up at 4 AM to check the fermentation.
  • His dedication to fitness is admirable - he never misses a workout.
  • The teacher's dedication to her students goes beyond regular school hours.

dedication

NOUN

//ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn//

the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose

dedication concept
💡 Concept

Pushing through despite exhaustion

dedication mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

DEAD tired — but I kept going to CATER to the mission. That is dedication. (ded·i·cate → DEAD + I + CATE(r))

dedication rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through dedication and determination comes elevation.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Rootdedic-
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'dedicatio', derived from 'dedicare' meaning 'to devote or consecrate', which combines 'de-' (down, away) and 'dicare' (to proclaim or dedicate).

🎵Rhyme

medicationeducationvacation
medication
education
vacation

🔗Collocations

dedication to
unwavering dedication
show dedication
complete dedication
dedication ceremony
dedication and commitment

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's dedication to making perfect kimchi is so intense, she wakes up at 4 AM to check the fermentation.

His dedication to fitness is admirable - he never misses a workout.

The teacher's dedication to her students goes beyond regular school hours.

😄 Fun example

My cat's dedication to knocking things off tables is truly remarkable.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

commitmentdevotionloyaltyfaithfulness

Antonyms

negligenceindifferenceapathy

Related

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