specialised — requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training in a particular area
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training in a particular area
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspeʃəlaɪzd/
Example Sentences
- My cat has specialised skills in knocking things off tables at 3 AM.
- The hospital uses specialised robots for delicate surgeries.
- He received specialised training in underwater basket weaving.
specialised
ADJECTIVE[/ˈspeʃəlaɪzd/]
requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training in a particular area
requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training in a particular area
The specialised agent disguised left everyone surprised!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'specialis' (meaning particular or specific), which evolved into English 'special'. The word underwent further morphological development through the addition of the verbal suffix '-ize' and the past participle suffix '-ed', creating an adjective meaning 'made specialized or professionally focused'.
Breakdown
special (from Latin specialis, meaning particular) + -ize (verbal suffix indicating to make or become) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat has specialised skills in knocking things off tables at 3 AM.”
“The hospital uses specialised robots for delicate surgeries.”
“He received specialised training in underwater basket weaving.”
“This software requires specialised knowledge to operate effectively.”
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