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specialism

[ spesh-uh-liz-uhm ]

noun

  1. devotion or restriction to a particular pursuit, branch of study, etc.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of specialism1

First recorded in 1855–60; special + -ism

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Example Sentences

The result of such a process of evolution in the case of the communal animals is a strict specialism.

Specialism in Society then, is, we think, one cause of our present state.

Specialism in Society then is, we think, one cause of our present state.

Doubtless it has been noticed that our earlier scientists were as far removed as possible from the limitations of specialism.

But though the present is a Scottish production, there is no narrow specialism in its scheme.

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