dedicated

[ ded-i-key-tid ]

adjective

1. wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal:

   a dedicated artist.

2. set apart or reserved for a specific use or purpose:

   dedicated lanes for self-driving cars.

3. (of machine parts, electrical components, hardware, etc.) made or designed to interconnect exclusively with one model or a limited range of models in a manufacturer's line:

   The new tractors use only high-priced dedicated accessories.

dedicated

/ ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. devoted to a particular purpose or cause

   a dedicated man

2. assigned or allocated to a particular project, function, etc

   dedicated parking space

   a dedicated transmission line

3. computing designed to fulfil one function

   a dedicated microprocessor

Other Words From

• ded·i·cat·ed·ly adverb
• non·ded·i·cat·ed adjective
• self-ded·i·cat·ed adjective
• un·ded·i·cat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dedicated¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; dedicate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Membership has declined but members are dedicated and plan for year No. 84 next fall.

From Los Angeles Times

Tom Ogden wrote an indie-pop anthem about the incident, then dedicated their fifth album to the unfortunate inanimate ape.

From BBC

“They’re very dedicated to soccer, training four and five times a week. There’s a lot of passion for the game out there,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Her methods – and her sense of closeness to the primates she has dedicated her life to – have given her a unique perspective.

From BBC

"Health boards are responsible for delivering services and we have funded dedicated endometriosis nurses within each health board."

From BBC

Related Words

• committed
• devoted
• enthusiastic
• faithful
• zealous