DEDICATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

complete and wholehearted fidelity

Categories: Fidelity, Faithfulness

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose

Categories: Ceremony, Ceremonial, Ceremonial occasion, Observance

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

Categories: Message

Synonyms

Inscription, Commitment, Loyalty, Dedication, Allegiance

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "dedication" comes from Latin dedicatio. It started in Old French dedicacion. Then it appeared in Middle English dedicacioun.

🧩 Fun Fact

Each language in this chain added phonetic changes that transformed the original sound.