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- [spesh-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz/
- /ˈspeʃ.əl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spesh-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of specialise word
- verb without object specialise to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology. 1
- verb without object specialise Biology. (of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment. 1
- verb with object specialise to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc. 1
- verb with object specialise to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits. 1
- verb with object specialise to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee. 1
- verb with object specialise to specify; particularize. 1
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Origin of specialise
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
From the French word spécialiser, dating back to 1605-15. See special, -ize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Specialise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
specialise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
specialise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for specialise
verb specialise
- calender — a machine in which paper or cloth is glazed or smoothed by passing between rollers
- catalogued — a list or record, as of items for sale or courses at a university, systematically arranged and often including descriptive material: a stamp catalog.
- cataloguing — a list or record, as of items for sale or courses at a university, systematically arranged and often including descriptive material: a stamp catalog.
- circumstantiate — to support by giving particulars
- circumstantiated — Simple past tense and past participle of circumstantiate.
Antonyms for specialise
verb specialise
- diversify — to make diverse, as in form or character; give variety or diversity to; variegate.
Top questions with specialise
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