specialise vs elaborate

elaborate vs specialise

specialise is not an adjective while elaborate is an adjective.

specialise and elaborate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
specialise	No	No	Yes	No
elaborate	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, elaborate is a hypernym of specialise; that is, elaborate is a word with a broader meaning than specialise:

specialise: be specific about
elaborate: add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Other hypernyms of specialise include dilate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate.

specialise (adjective)	elaborate (adjective)
	developed or executed with care and in minute detail
	marked by complexity and richness of detail

specialise (verb)	elaborate (verb)
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study	make more complex, intricate, or richer
suit to a special purpose	work out in detail
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment	add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
be specific about	produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product
devote oneself to a special area of work

Difference between specialise and elaborate

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