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narrow vs overspecialize

overspecialize vs narrow

narrow is a noun but overspecialize is not a noun.

narrow is an adjective but overspecialize is not an adjective.

narrow and overspecialize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
narrow Yes Yes Yes No
overspecialize No No Yes No
As verbs, overspecialize is a hyponym of narrow; that is, overspecialize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than narrow:
  • narrow: become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
  • overspecialize: become overly specialized
Other hyponyms of narrow include overspecialise.
narrow (noun) overspecialize (noun)
a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
narrow (adjective) overspecialize (adjective)
not wide
very limited in degree
lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view
characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination
limited in extent or scope
narrow (verb) overspecialize (verb)
make or become more narrow or restricted become overly specialized
become tight or as if tight
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
define clearly
Difference between narrow and overspecialize

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