What is another word for Dedicatory?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛdɪkətəɹˌi] (IPA)

"Dedicatory" is an adjective that describes something that is intended as a tribute or offering. Some synonyms for "dedicatory" include "commemorative," "honorary," "celebratory," "memorial," and "tribute." These words all suggest a strong level of respect or admiration for the person or thing that is being honored. Other possible synonyms for "dedicatory" might include "devotional," "sacrificial," or "selfless," all of which imply a sense of dedication and commitment. Ultimately, the choice of synonym will depend on the context in which the word is being used, as well as the particular connotations or shades of meaning that the writer wishes to convey.

What are the hypernyms for Dedicatory?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for Dedicatory?

Dedicatory means tending to dedicate or designed to dedicate. Its opposite is undedicatory, meaning not designed or tending to dedicate. Another antonym for dedicatory is incommemorative, meaning that something is not worthy of commemoration or dedication. It is also possible to use the word non-dedicated, which carries the meaning of not dedicated or committed. Finally, uncommitted is another antonym that might be used to describe something that is not intended for a specific dedication. In general, antonyms for the word dedicatory can be any word that describes something that is not dedicated or intended for dedication.

What are the antonyms for Dedicatory?

Usage examples for Dedicatory

It has been generally assumed that the Dedicatory lines to Cornelius Nepos, with which the volume opens, were prefixed by the poet to the collected edition of his poems which we now possess; but Mr. Ellis, following Bruner, has shown that that poem may more probably have been prefixed to a smaller and earlier collection.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
Their occasional use in prefaces and Dedicatory letters is much more appropriate.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
Anthony Munday, to take an extreme case, translating Palmerin of England from the French, makes a perfunctory apology in his Epistle Dedicatory for his inaccuracies: "If you find the translation altered, or the true sense in some place of a matter impaired, let this excuse answer in default in that case.
"Early Theories of Translation"
Flora Ross Amos

Famous quotes with Dedicatory

  • Your Knowledge has Qualified You to make those Reflections on the following Relations, which few can Think, and tis not fit that all should See. How far the Platonic Notions of Demons which were, it may be, much more espoused by those primitive Christians and Scholars that we call The Fathers, than they see countenanced in the ensuing Narratives, are to be allowed by a serious man, your Scriptural Divinity, join'd with Your most Rational Philosphy, will help You to Judge at an uncommon rate. Had I on the Occasion before me handled the Doctrin of Demons, or launced forth into Speculations about magical Mysteries, I might have made some Ostentation, that I have read something and thought a little in my time; but it would neither have been Convenient for me, nor Profitable for those plain Folkes, whose Edification I have all along aimed at. I have therefore here but briefly touch't every thing with an American Pen; a Pen which your Desert likewise has further Entitled You to the utmost Expressions of Respect and Honor from. Though I have no Commission, yet I am sure I shall meet with no Crimination, if I here publickly wish You all manner of Happiness, in the Name of the great Multitudes whom you have laid under everlasting Obligations. Wherefore in the name of the many hundred Sick people, whom your charitable and skilful Hands have most freely dispens'd your no less generous than secret Medicines to; and in the name of Your whole Countrey, which hath long had cause to believe that you will succeed Your Honourable Father and Grandfather in successful Endeavours for our Welfare; I say, In their Name, I now do wish you all the Prosperity of them that love Jerusalem. And whereas it hath been sometimes observed, That the Genius of an Author is commonly Discovered in the Dedicatory Epistle, I shall be content if this Dedicatory Epistle of mine, have now discovered me to be,
    Cotton Mather

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