dedicated — devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so dedicated to sleeping that she practices 18 hours a day.
- The dedicated student studied through the night for the TEPS exam.
- He's so dedicated to his diet that he dreams about vegetables.
dedicated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/]
devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity
devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity
The volunteer remained dedicated to the mission despite being completely exhausted.
Dedicated people stay motivated and eventually become elevated.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dedicatus', the past participle of 'dedicare', meaning 'to dedicate or consecrate'. The root 'dicare' means 'to make known or declare', combined with the prefix 'de-' (down, away).
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + dicare (make known, declare) + -ated (past participle/adjective suffix) = dedicated
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📝Examples
“My cat is so dedicated to sleeping that she practices 18 hours a day.”
“The dedicated student studied through the night for the TEPS exam.”
“He's so dedicated to his diet that he dreams about vegetables.”
“The dedicated nurse worked overtime to ensure patient safety.”
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