Dedication vs. Fortitude — What's the Difference?

Dedication is the act of consecrating an altar, temple, church, or other sacred building. It also refers to the inscription of books or other artifacts when these are specifically addressed or presented to a particular person.

Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage.

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose

Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

The action of dedicating a church or other building

(archaic) Physical strength.

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

Power to resist attack; strength; firmness.

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

That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble.

A rite or ceremony of dedicating.

Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

Selfless devotion

(uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

(countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.

(countable) A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.

(legal) The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple.

A devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use.

An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor.

Complete and wholehearted fidelity

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

A message that makes a pledge

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

The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action;