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