specialized Definition

specialize
specialise
verb specialized, specializing

1a. To be or become an expert in a particular activity, field of study, etc;

Form: specialize in something (also)
1b. To devote a lot of time, effort, etc (to a particular activity).

Example: He specializes in giving everyone a hard time
Form: specialize in something (also)
2. Said of an organism, body part, etc: to adapt or become adapted for a specified purpose or to particular surroundings.

Derivative: specialization
noun

Derivative: specializer
noun

Etymology: 17c: from special.

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specialized
specialised
adj

1. Adapted, developed, modified, etc for a particular purpose or to particular surroundings.

Example: highly specialized plants that can live in arid conditions
2. Highly specific; understood only by an expert in the field.

Example: a specialized knowledge of wine