Meaning
devoted, dedicated
- devoted, committed, or dedicated (to an activity, duty, or person)
- given over or addicted to a habit, vice, or substance
In a sentence
È sempre stato un ricercatore dedito alla scienza.
He has always been a researcher dedicated to science.
Quella donna generosa è completamente dedita alla famiglia.
That generous woman is completely devoted to her family.
Non dovresti circondarti di persone dedite solo all'ozio.
You shouldn't surround yourself with people who are devoted only to idleness.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dedito | masculine · singular |
| dedita | feminine · singular |
| dediti | masculine · plural |
| dedite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Always constructed with the preposition 'a' (e.g. 'dedito allo studio', 'dedito all'alcol').
- It can express positive devotion ('dedito al lavoro') or negative indulgence ('dedito al gioco').