specialist
Translation
specialist, expert
Examples
She is a specialist in heart disease.
She is a specialist in heart disease.
You should see a specialist about your knee.
You should see a specialist about your knee.
Grammar Patterns
((a specialist)) ((in sth.)) an expert in a particular subject He is a specialist in international law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expert, professional; Antonyms: generalist, amateur
Etymology
From 'special' plus the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who practises or is an expert in something, like 'artist' or 'pianist'.
Memory Tips
A 'specialist' is a person ('-ist') who has 'special' knowledge.