specialized

specialized

adj

Definition of SPECIALIZED

1

: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization; especially : highly differentiated especially in a particular direction or for a particular end

2

: designed, trained, or fitted for one particular purpose or occupation <specialized personnel>

Examples of SPECIALIZED

1. specialized regions of the brain
2. specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

First Known Use of SPECIALIZED

1853

Related to SPECIALIZED

Synonyms: technical

Antonyms: general, nontechnical, untechnical

Related Words: esoteric, especial, exclusive, limited, narrow, peculiar, restricted, special, specific, unique; authoritative, expert, professional, specialist (or specialistic); technicalized

Near Antonyms: common, generalized, generic, nonexclusive, nonspecific, ordinary, overall, universal; inexpert, lay, nonprofessional, unprofessional; self-evident, self-explanatory, straightforward

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