Word Type

Verb

The word "specialize" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

diversify generalize

Derived Terms

specialisation specialist speciality specialization specialty subspecialist subspeciality subspecialize subspecialty

Derived From

special

Context

biology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter change dilate elaborate enlarge evolve expand expatiate exposit expound flesh out lucubrate modify vary work

Manner Of

change modify work

Related Terms

become detail distinct form function go into make mention narrow scope separate special specialization specially specialty specific specifically specify

Synonym Network

speciate specify

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