NOUN | process | specialisation, specialization, differentiation | (biology) the structural / structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function |
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act | specialisation, specialization | the act of specializing | |
act | specialisation, specialization, specialty, speciality, specialism | the special line of work you have adopted as your career |
Meaning | (biology) the structural / structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function. | |
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Synonyms | specialization, differentiation | |
Category | biology, biological science | The science that studies living organisms |
Broader | adaptation, adaption, adjustment | The process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) |
Spanish | especialización | |
Verbs | specialise | evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment |
Meaning | The act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose. | |
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Synonym | specialization | |
Broader | change of state | The act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics / characteristics |
Spanish | especialización | |
Catalan | especialització | |
Verbs | specialise | suit to a special purpose |
Meaning | The special line of work you have adopted as your career. | |
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Synonyms | specialization, specialty, speciality, specialism | |
Broader | career, calling, vocation | The particular occupation for which you are trained |
Spanish | especialidad, especialización | |
Catalan | especialitat | |
Verbs | specialise | devote oneself to a special area of work |
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