dedicated
/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.58 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
adj
Used or intended for a particular purpose; focused.
verb
simple past and past participle of dedicate
Example Sentences
- "dedicated public servant; dedicated wife and mother"
- "I always thought she was dedicated, but she abandoned her family years ago."
- "Like most human activities, ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth."
- "His restaurant is completely dedicated to authentic cooking techniques."
Regional Pronunciation
- British English: /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/
Inflected Forms
more dedicated (comparative)
most dedicated (superlative)