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superspecialization

superspecialization noun: specialization to a great degree.

Noun

superspecialization (usually uncountable, plural superspecializations)

  1. (usually) Specialization to a great degree.
    • As the scientists who study male germ cells will readily attest, sperm are some of the most extraordinary cells of the body, a triumph of efficient packaging, sleek design and superspecialization.2007 June 12, Natalie Angier, “Sleek, Fast and Focused: The Cells That Make Dad Dad”, in New York Times

Forms of superspecialization

pluralsuperspecializations

Origin of superspecialization

From super- + specialization.

Questions about superspecialization

What does superspecialization mean?
Superspecialization means specialization to a great degree.
What part of speech is superspecialization?
Superspecialization is a noun.
What is the plural of superspecialization?
The plural of superspecialization is superspecializations.

Words near superspecialization in the dictionary

  1. superspaces
  2. superspatial
  3. superspecial
  4. superspecialist
  5. superspecialists
  6. superspecialization
  7. superspecializations
  8. superspecialize
  9. superspecialized
  10. superspecializes
  11. superspecializing

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