Definition

A professional who focuses on a specific area within a broader field of expertise.

Example

The subspecialist was called in to provide expert advice on the rare condition.

Conversation

Did you meet the new doctor at the clinic?

Yeah, I heard he’s a subspecialist in cardiology.

That sounds impressive! What exactly does a subspecialist do?

They focus on a specific area within their field, like heart diseases in this case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subspecialist → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "specialist" (from Latin "specialis", meaning particular or specific). The word refers to a specialist who focuses on a specific area within a broader field, thus being an expert in a narrower domain.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is an expert 'under' ('sub-') a larger field of knowledge — that's why a subspecialist is a specialist in a specific area.

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