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specialist's

|spe/cial/ist's|

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/ˈspɛʃəlɪsts/

(specialist)

expert in a field

Base FormPluralAdjective
specialistspecialistsnon-specialist
Etymology
Etymology Information

'specialist' originates from the Latin word 'specialis', which means 'pertaining to a particular kind'.

Historical Evolution

'specialis' transformed into the Old French word 'specialiste', and eventually became the modern English word 'specialist'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a particular kind', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who is an expert in a particular area'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

possessive form of 'specialist', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a specialist.

The specialist's opinion was highly valued in the meeting.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/08 18:18