dedicated

American  

[ded-i-key-tid] / ˈdɛd ɪˌkeɪ tɪd /

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.

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dedicated British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of dedicated

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

Example Sentences

Meet Mick Cronin’s nightmare, a 7-foot-3 indictment of his embattled program, a monumental mistake that has spent three weeks eating at the heart of even the most dedicated Bruin loyalists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

This issue is dedicated to them and comes just after the Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, one of the calendar’s most reflective holidays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"Sir Craig dedicated his whole life to the service of sport and the Olympic Movement," said IOC president Kirsty Coventry.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She says the club dedicated the evening to Cynthia, playing her favorite songs.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Under Fuller, Operation Breakthrough would be dedicated to empowerment and self-help.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Related Words

• committed
• devoted
• enthusiastic
• faithful
• zealous