overspecialization

== English == === Alternative forms === (British) overspecialisation === Etymology === From over- +‎ specialization or overspecialize +‎ -ation. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌəʊvəˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌoʊvɚˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ Rhymes: -eɪʃən Hyphenation: o‧ver‧spe‧cial‧i‧za‧tion === Noun === overspecialization (countable and uncountable, plural overspecializations) Extreme or excessive specialization. ==== Related terms ==== overspecialize