specialised

spe·cial·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spesh-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz/
- /ˈspeʃ.əl.aɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spesh-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of specialised word

verb without object specialised to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology. 1
verb without object specialised Biology. (of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment. 1
verb with object specialised to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc. 1
verb with object specialised to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits. 1
verb with object specialised to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee. 1
verb with object specialised to specify; particularize. 1

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Origin of specialised

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

From the French word spécialiser, dating back to 1605-15. See special, -ize

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Parts of speech for Specialised

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specialised 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for specialised

adjective specialised

clocklike — as precise or regular as a clock
different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
methodological — a set or system of methods, principles, and rules for regulating a given discipline, as in the arts or sciences.
minute — the sixtieth part (1/60) of an hour; sixty seconds.

All 4 Synonyms of specialised