overspecialization

[ oh-ver-spesh-uh-luh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. excessive specialization, as in a field of study.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overspecialization¹

1930–35; over- + specialization ( def )

Example Sentences

Where we differ is as to the point where specialization stops and overspecialization begins.

From Project Gutenberg

The undesirable corollary of overspecialization is overcentralization.

From Project Gutenberg