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to subspecialize

to subspecialize

1 8.7
To focus on a smaller part of a profession or subject
  • verb
  • /ˌsʌbˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : subespecializarse
  • Many lawyers subspecialize in areas like environmental or intellectual property law.

Examples

  • Doctors often subspecialize in fields like cardiology.

  • He chose to subspecialize in marine biology after studying general biology at university.

  • After becoming a general surgeon, she decided to subspecialize in pediatric surgery.

  • She plans to subspecialize after completing her residency.

  • After completing my residency, I plan to subspecialize in cardiology to better treat heart conditions.

  • She decided to subspecialize in pediatric surgery after discovering her passion for working with children.

  • Many doctors choose to subspecialize in fields like dermatology or neurology to enhance their expertise.

Synonyms

to specialize
vsto subspecialize
208 4.3

To focus on one area of work or study and become an expert

focuses on a narrower area within an already narrow field
to specialize in
vsto subspecialize
  • US
165 3.9

To focus on one subject and become an expert in it

focuses on a narrower area within an already narrow field

How Specialized

to subspecialize
  • Specialized
1 8.7
to specialize
208 4.3

Surface Forms

subspecialize infinitive
subspecialized past
subspecialized past participle
subspecializing present participle
subspecializes third person singular

Morphology

subspecialize = specialize (transparent) = sub + specialize

The verb is formed by adding the productive prefix 'sub-' to 'specialize' to indicate narrowing into a subordinate or narrower field, which learners can directly infer.

Etymology

Subspecialize comes from the parts sub- meaning 'under' (as in subway or submarine) and specialize meaning 'become an expert'. So, subspecialize is like going 'under' your main specialty to focus on a smaller, more specific area.