specialist
specialist Lexical Profile
specialist Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity and possesses deep expertise in it.
"The museum hired a communications specialist to manage its public relations campaign."
A medical practitioner who devotes attention to a specific class of diseases, patients, or clinical disciplines.
"Her family doctor referred her to a heart specialist for further diagnostic testing."
An organism that is adapted to thrive only in a narrow range of environmental conditions or has a highly restricted diet.
"The giant panda is a dietary specialist that subsists almost entirely on bamboo."
• adjective
Possessing, involving, or relating to detailed expert knowledge or skill in a specific field.
"Installing the solar panels safely requires specialist equipment and technical training."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-19th century (originally in reference to medical practitioners) from 'special' plus the agent suffix '-ist', modeled on French 'spécialiste'.