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Definition of specialized

specialized

/ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪzd/
(UK: specialised)
spe · cial · ized
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• adjective

1

Requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training within a particular field.

Example

"Neurosurgery is a highly specialized branch of medicine that demands years of rigorous training."

2

Designed, adapted, or developed for a particular purpose, function, or environment.

Example

"Antarctic researchers rely on specialized equipment to withstand extreme subzero temperatures."

3

Having evolved or differentiated to perform a specific biological function or to suit a particular ecological niche (of an organism, organ, or cell).

Example

"Hummingbirds possess specialized beaks evolved to extract nectar from deep tubular blossoms."

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• Nearby Words

specialist
specialization
specialize
specialized
specially
specialness
specialty

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Specialized. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/specialized
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