Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subspeciality

Noun
/ˌsʌbˈspɛʃ.ə.nəl.ɪ.ti/
Definition
A specialized branch of a broader field or discipline, often focusing on a specific area of study or practice.
Examples
  • Cardiology is a subspeciality of internal medicine.
  • She decided to pursue a subspeciality in pediatric surgery.
  • The subspeciality of neurology involves studying the brain and nervous system.
Meaning
Subspeciality refers to a more narrowly defined area within a larger subject, particularly in professional or academic contexts, such as medicine or science.
Synonyms
  • Specialization
  • Branch
  • Field