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

I believe Ms Rayner has acted with integrity and with a dedicated and exemplary commitment to public service.

From BBC

New York magazine described him as "notoriously disciplined" and "dedicated to a self-control and self-containedness that can come off as coolness".

From BBC

But much of the additional tax hike is dedicated to building affordable housing, which takes time, while the sales tax percentage flowing to the county for core homeless services has remained largely the same.

From Los Angeles Times

There is a dedicated pick-up and drop-off area at the festival's Blue Gate, and it can be located with What3Words: layers, patrol, bills.

From BBC

Children are being failed by the absence of dedicated bladder and bowel services in some parts of the country, an expert said.

From BBC

Related Words

• committed 
• devoted 
• enthusiastic 
• faithful 
• zealous