Definition

A financial gift or fund given to support an organization or cause, often for charitable purposes.

Example

The hospital received a generous dotation to improve its facilities.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new dotation for the local hospital?

Yeah, I read about it; it’s supposed to help with their funding issues.

I think it's great that they're getting this dotation to improve services.

Absolutely! It’ll make a huge difference for the community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dotation → It is formed from "dotare" (meaning to provide or endow) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process). The word "dotation" refers to the act of providing or endowing something, often in a formal or legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'providing' ('dotare') something as a gift or endowment, and remember that 'dotation' means the act of giving or endowing.

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