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Commitment: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：dedicated loyalty (commitment)
commitment
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
n.
The state of being dedicated and loyal to a person, relationship, or organization.
dedicated loyalty
➕
/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˈlɔɪəlti/
n.
Refers to the quality of being emotionally or morally bound to a person, group, or cause, involving steadfastness and faithfulness.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'committere' (com- 'together' + mittere 'to send') + suffix '-ment' (state or action).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a COMmittee working on a Mission together. Their COM-MIT-MENT is their pledge to see it through.
📖 Example
Her manager thanked her for her commitment to the team, which helped them win the project.
Her manager expressed gratitude for her dedicated loyalty to the team, a key factor in securing the project.
🔗 Collocations
strong commitment – a very firm and unwavering dedication
long-term commitment – a dedication intended to last for a considerable period
family commitment – dedication and obligations related to one's family
🔄 Synonyms
dedication (n.) – The quality of being devoted to a task or purpose; often implies serious application.
devotion (n.) – Profound dedication, often involving love, loyalty, or enthusiasm.
loyalty (n.) – Faithfulness to commitments or obligations, especially to a person or organization.
🚫 Antonyms
disloyalty (n.) – Lack of loyalty; unfaithfulness.
betrayal (n.) – The act of breaking trust or being disloyal.
apathy (n.) – Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifference.
🌱 Derivatives
committed (adj.) – Dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship.
📖 Cultural Story
The word evolved from Latin 'committere', meaning 'to bring together, entrust'. In medieval English, 'committen' meant to entrust or pledge. The '-ment' suffix forms a noun indicating the state of having been entrusted with a duty or promise.
Meaning 2：steady devotion (commitment)
commitment
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
n.
The decision to devote time and energy to a particular activity or goal, and stick with it.
steady devotion
➕
/ˈstɛdi dɪˈvoʊʃən/
n.
Refers to the act of pledging time, energy, or resources to a specific task or goal, and the sustained effort to follow through.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Learning a new language well demands a lot of time and commitment.
Achieving proficiency in a new language requires a significant investment of time and steady devotion.
🔗 Collocations
personal commitment – a pledge or dedication made by an individual for themselves
time commitment – the amount of time one agrees to dedicate to an activity
financial commitment – a pledge involving a specific amount of money or investment
🔄 Synonyms
dedication (n.) – The act of devoting time and effort to a particular task or purpose.
perseverance (n.) – Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties.
resolve (n.) – Firm determination to do something.
🚫 Antonyms
half-heartedness (n.) – Lack of enthusiasm or energy; feeble effort.
neglect (n.) – The state of failing to care for or give proper attention to something.
🌱 Derivatives
commit (v.) – To pledge or bind oneself to a certain course of action.
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