overspecialization
[ oh-ver-spesh-uh-luh-zey-shuh n ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˌspɛʃ ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /
noun
excessive specialization, as in a field of study.
Origin of overspecialization
1930–35;
over- +
specialization
Words nearby overspecialization
oversleeve,
overslip,
oversold,
oversolicitous,
oversoul,
overspecialization,
overspend,
overspill,
overspin,
overspread,
overstaff
Example sentences from the Web for overspecialization
Where we differ is as to the point where specialization stops and overspecialization begins.
Letters from an Old Railway Official |Charles DeLano HineThe undesirable corollary of overspecialization is overcentralization.
Letters from an Old Railway Official |Charles DeLano Hine