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Dedication vs Enthusiasm - What's the difference?

dedication | enthusiasm |

As nouns the difference between dedication and enthusiasm

is that dedication is (uncountable) the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated while enthusiasm is (obsolete|or|historical) possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

dedication

English

Noun

  • (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.
  • Synonyms

    * diligence * devotion

    References

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    enthusiasm

    Noun

  • (obsolete, or, historical) Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.
  • * 1946 , Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy , ch. 1
  • The intoxication that they sought was that of ‘enthusiasm ’, of union with the god.
  • Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.
  • Something in which one is keenly interested.
  • * 1968 , Central States Archaeological Journal (volumes 15-16, page 154)
  • My main enthusiasm is attending and seeing the progress and interest of collectors, to meet old friends, and hopefully to make new friends.
  • * 2012 , Nicholas Joll, Philosophy and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (page 23)
  • Other Adamsian enthusiasms included: fast cars; restaurants; Bach, the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Dire Straits;