Does "dedicated" imply "dedicated to something/someone"?

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When I say something like "John is a dedicated person", does it only make sense if there is a specific cause or person that John is dedicated to, or can we say it in the same manner as "John is a brave person" (that is, having the word "dedicated" describe a general trait of the person, independent of any specific cause)?

Old Brixtonian · Answer

Lexico defines it as Devoted to a task or purpose. It gives the example ‘a team of dedicated doctors.’
So no, it's not a general trait of the person.

Does "dedicated" imply "dedicated to something/someone"?

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