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- pronunciation:
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laIz
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
specializes, specializing, specialized |
| definition 1: |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study.
She's decided to specialize in large animal veterinary care.It's an excellent Indian restaurant that specializes in tandoori cooking. |
| definition 2: |
in biology, to change in order to adapt to a specific environment.
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| related words: |
differentiate, major |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to endow with special functions or characteristics.
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| definition 2: |
to adapt to particular conditions or situations.
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| derivation: |
specialized (adj.) |
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