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specialists

|spe/cial/ists|

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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 French word 'spécialiste,' 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 highly skilled in a specific field.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.

The hospital has a team of specialists for different medical conditions.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45