Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dedicatoria
Noun
ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən

Definition
A dedication, usually found at the beginning of a book or other work, expressing the author’s wishes or feelings towards a person or group.

Examples
- This book is a dedicatoria to my parents, who inspired me to write.
- In her speech, she included a dedicatoria to her late mentor.

Meaning
A tribute to someone in a piece of writing, indicating that the work is created in their honor or memory.

Synonyms
- dedication
- tribute
- homage