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

   a dedicated transmission line

   dedicated parking space

3. computing designed to fulfil one function

   a dedicated microprocessor

Other Word Forms

• dedicatedly adverb
• nondedicated adjective
• self-dedicated adjective
• undedicated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dedicated¹

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

Example Sentences

As part of this we dedicated a further 200 officers to proactively uncovering and dealing with wrongdoing.

From BBC

It would also have staff facilities and ancillary accommodation, including treatment, utility rooms, a sensory room and a dedicated adolescent area.

From BBC

Play last week's quiz or go to our dedicated football quizzes page and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent straight to your device.

From BBC

And she never waivered in her mission to help the animals to which she dedicated her life.

From BBC

In 1995, Fonda founded a Georgia effort dedicated to reducing teenage pregnancy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• committed 
• devoted 
• enthusiastic 
• faithful 
• zealous