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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dedicatory

/dɪˈdɪkətəri/ noun · British & US
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What does dedicatory mean?

noun

A statement or inscription expressing praise or gratitude, especially one written by the author of a book to the person to whom it is dedicated. A dedicatory inscription or statement.

Example

"The book's dedicatory page was a heartfelt tribute to her late husband."

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