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overspecialization

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[oh-ver-spesh-uh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ˈoʊ vərˌspɛʃ ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. excessive specialization, as in a field of study.

Etymology

Origin of overspecialization

1930–35; over- + specialization ( def. )

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