Dedicatory
(adjective)
Serving to dedicate or to set apart for a purpose.
Origin:
The word dedicatory is derived from the latin word "dedicare" which means to dedicate or to set apart for a purpose. it has been used since the 16th century to describe something that serves to dedicate or to set apart for a purpose.
Examples:
- The book has a dedicatory inscription to the author's wife.
- The building has a dedicatory plaque in honor of the donors.
- The monument has a dedicatory inscription that describes its purpose.
- The park has a dedicatory sign that explains its historical significance.
- The statue has a dedicatory inscription that honors the person it represents.