specialize — to focus on or become expert in a particular area or skill
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to focus on or become expert in a particular area or skill
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My dentist specializes in making people afraid of flossing.
- The restaurant specializes in dishes that look better than they taste.
- Many lawyers specialize in corporate law to handle complex business transactions.
specialize
VERB[/ˈspeʃəlaɪz/]
to focus on or become expert in a particular area or skill
The chef chose to specialize in handmade ramen, mastering one perfect bowl.
Specialize to analyze, then realize!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin species (kind, type, appearance), which evolved into the adjective special (distinctive, particular). The verb-forming suffix -ize was added to create specialize, originally meaning to make something special or distinctive, later developing the sense of focusing exclusively on a particular field or subject.
Breakdown
special (from Latin species, kind) + -ize (verb-forming suffix meaning to make or become). The morpheme structure reflects the transformation from noun to adjective to verb, indicating the action of becoming specialized or concentrating on a specific domain.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dentist specializes in making people afraid of flossing.”
“The restaurant specializes in dishes that look better than they taste.”
“Many lawyers specialize in corporate law to handle complex business transactions.”
“The company decided to specialize in eco-friendly packaging solutions.”
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