dedicativo

[de.di.ka.ˈti.vu]
adjectivemasculinepl: dedicativos
dedicatory
1. relating to or expressing dedication; intended as a dedication
The author wrote a dedicatory preface in the book.
O autor escreveu um prefácio dedicativo no livro.
2. characterized by devotion or commitment to a particular purpose
She gave a dedicatory speech at the monument unveiling.
Ela fez um discurso dedicativo na inauguração do monumento.
3. serving as a dedication or tribute
The dedicatory inscription honored the founder.
A inscrição dedicativa homenageou o fundador.
In Brazil, 'dedicativo' is frequently used in formal ceremonies, academic contexts, and literary dedications. It appears prominently in book prefaces, monument inaugurations, and institutional tributes. The related term 'dedicatório' is more prevalent in Portugal and formal European Portuguese usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dedicatórioconsagradortributáriohomenageador
Antonyms / Antônimos
indiferentedescomprometidonegligente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dedicativo
standard usage in formal and literary contexts
Portugal
dedicatório
more commonly used than dedicativo in European Portuguese
São Paulo
dedicativo
commonly used in academic and institutional settings

Related Words

dedicaçãodedicadodedicardedicatóriadedicatório

Related Idioms & Phrases

placa dedicativa
cerimônia dedicativa
texto dedicativo
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