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ded⋅i⋅ca⋅to⋅ry

[ded-i-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
–adjective
of or pertaining to dedication; serving as a dedication.
Also, ded⋅i⋅ca⋅tive [ded-i-key-tiv] .


Origin:
1555–65; dedicate + -ory 1


ded⋅i⋅ca⋅to⋅ri⋅ly, adverb
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ded·i·ca·tion   (děd'ĭ-kā'shən)   
n.  
  1. The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

  2. A note prefixed to a literary, artistic, or musical composition dedicating it to someone in token of affection or esteem.

  3. A rite or ceremony of dedicating.

  4. Selfless devotion: served the public with dedication and integrity.

ded'i·ca'tive, ded'i·ca·to'ry (-kə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
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