Spe`cial*i*za"tion (?), n. 1. The act of specializing, or the state of
being spezialized.
2. (Biol.) The setting apart of a particular organ for the performance
of a particular function. Darwin.
Spe"cial*ize (?), v. t. 1. To mention specially; to particularize.
2. To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a
specific use; as, specialized knowledge.
3. (Biol.) To supply with an organ or organs having a special function
or functions.
Spe"cial*ly, adv. 1. In a special manner; particularly; especially.
Chaucer.
2. For a particular purpose; as, a meeting of the legislature is
specially summoned.
Spe"cial*ty (?), n.; pl. Specialties (#). [F. spécialité. Cf.
Speciality.] 1. Particularity.
Specialty of rule hath been neglected.
Shak.