dedication

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être dévoué à une tâche ou à un but, ou bien une inscription dans un livre ou une autre œuvre exprimant la loyauté ou la gratitude.

A noun referring to the quality of being committed to a task or purpose, or an inscription in a book or other work expressing loyalty or gratitude.

1. Commitment to a task or purposeB1formal

   The quality of being committed to a task or purpose; hard work and loyalty.

   dévouement

   • Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades.
   • The team showed great dedication in completing the project on time.
   • His dedication to the cause inspired many others.

   Synonymesallegianceassiduitycommitmentdevotiondiligencefaithfulnessfidelityloyaltyperseverancesingle-mindednesssteadfastnesswholeheartedness

   Antonymesapathycarelessnessidlenessindifferencenegligence

2. Inscription in a book or workB2formal

   A message written at the beginning of a book or piece of work, often honoring someone.

   dédicace

   • The author wrote a heartfelt dedication to her parents.
   • The book's dedication reads: 'To my mentor, for his endless guidance.'
   • He signed the dedication page with a personal note.

   Synonymesinscription