dedicated
UK: ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd | US: ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd
adj. 1. Devoted to a task or purpose; committed.
adj. 2. Reserved or allocated for a specific purpose.
vt. 3. (Past tense of dedicate) To devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular task or cause.
dedicated = dedicate<devote> + ed<adjective suffix>
- dedicate: From Latin dedicatus (past participle of dedicare), meaning "to consecrate or declare," from de-<completely> + dicare<proclaim>.
- ed: A suffix forming adjectives from verbs, indicating a state or result (e.g., "committed," "finished").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin dedicare, combining de- (thoroughly) and dicare (to declare). Originally used in religious contexts ("consecrate to a deity"), it evolved to signify wholehearted devotion in secular contexts. The suffix -ed marks the adjective form, implying a completed action of devotion.
She is a dedicated teacher who spends extra hours helping students.
The room is dedicated to scientific research.
He dedicated his life to humanitarian work.
The book was dedicated to her parents.
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