dedicatory


ded·i·ca·tion

D0083900 (dĕd′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) adj.

ded•i•ca•to•ry

(ˈdɛd ɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i)

also ded•i•ca•tive

(-ˌkeɪ tɪv)

adj. pertaining to or serving as a dedication. [1555–65]