gespecialeerde

Gespecialiseerde is a Dutch word functioning as an adjective formed from the verb specialiseren (to specialize). It denotes that something is specialized or tailored to a particular field, domain, or function. The word is the past participle form used attributively to describe a noun, rather than a standalone predicate form.

Origin and morphology: It derives from specialiseren, with the suffix -e used for attributive adjectives before a noun; the related noun form is specialisatie and the noun for a person with a narrow focus is often specialist.

Usage: The term is common in professional and technical language. It is used before nouns to indicate specialization, as in de gespecialiseerde artsen (the specialized doctors), gespecialiseerde vaardigheden (specialized skills), or in phrases like een gespecialiseerde behandeling (a specialized treatment). In predicative use, the past participle typically appears as gespecialiseerd, as in De arts is gespecialiseerd.

Nuance: gespecia-liseerde emphasizes a state of having been specialized or trained in a particular area, rather than a general or broad competency. It is often contrasted with more general terms such as algemene or breed, to highlight a focused expertise.

See also: Specialisatie, Specialist, Specialiseren, Technologie.