C1 verb Formel

hyperspecile

/ˌhaɪpərˈspɛsaɪl/

To concentrate on or restrict oneself to an extremely narrow and specific field, subject, or niche. It refers to the process of refining a focus to such a high degree that it excludes broader contexts or applications.

Exemples

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1

In today's job market, many professionals choose to hyperspecile to secure higher-paying niche roles.

In the current employment landscape, many workers focus on very narrow skills to get specialized high-paying jobs.

2

The committee advised the researcher not to hyperspecile the study so much that the results lose their general relevance.

The board suggested the researcher should not narrow the study's focus to the point where the findings are no longer useful to others.

3

You shouldn't hyperspecile your interests while you're still young; try a bit of everything first.

You should not limit your interests to just one tiny area while you are still young; explore different things first.

Famille de mots

Nom
hyperspecility
Verb
hyperspecile
Adverbe
hyperspecilely
Adjectif
hyperspecile
Apparenté
hyperspecialist
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'hyper' active person looking through a tiny 'spec' (speck) under a 'file'. You are filing something into a tiny, tiny spot.

Quiz rapide

If a surgeon decided to ________ only on left-knee ligament repairs, they would be considered a leading expert in that tiny niche.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hyperspecile

Exemples

1

In today's job market, many professionals choose to hyperspecile to secure higher-paying niche roles.

everyday

In the current employment landscape, many workers focus on very narrow skills to get specialized high-paying jobs.

2

The committee advised the researcher not to hyperspecile the study so much that the results lose their general relevance.

formal

The board suggested the researcher should not narrow the study's focus to the point where the findings are no longer useful to others.

3

You shouldn't hyperspecile your interests while you're still young; try a bit of everything first.

informal

You should not limit your interests to just one tiny area while you are still young; explore different things first.

4

The thesis argues that certain organisms hyperspecile in response to extreme environmental pressures within the rift valley.

academic

The academic paper claims that some species develop extremely narrow survival traits due to harsh conditions in the valley.

5

Our firm needs to hyperspecile our consulting services if we want to compete with the industry giants.

business

Our company must focus our expert services on a very specific market segment to compete with larger corporations.

Famille de mots

Nom
hyperspecility
Verb
hyperspecile
Adverbe
hyperspecilely
Adjectif
hyperspecile
Apparenté
hyperspecialist

Collocations courantes

hyperspecile a career to focus a career on an extremely narrow professional path
tendency to hyperspecile a habitual inclination to narrow one's focus excessively
hyperspecile within a field to concentrate on a tiny sub-section of a larger subject
pressure to hyperspecile external requirements that force someone to become a narrow expert
refuse to hyperspecile the decision to maintain a broad range of skills or interests

Phrases Courantes

hyperspecile to a fault

to narrow one's focus so much that it becomes a disadvantage

the urge to hyperspecile

the internal drive to become an expert in a tiny area

hyperspecile the market

to target a very specific and small demographic

Souvent confondu avec

hyperspecile vs hyperspecial

Hyperspecial is an adjective meaning extremely unusual, while hyperspecile is a verb meaning the act of narrowing focus.

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Notes d'usage

This word is often used in academic, scientific, or high-level business contexts. It is more intense than 'specialize' and implies a level of focus that might be seen as extreme or exclusionary.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the more common 'hyperspecialize' instead; while both are correct in context, 'hyperspecile' is a rarer, more technical-sounding variant used in specific test vocabularies.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'hyper' active person looking through a tiny 'spec' (speck) under a 'file'. You are filing something into a tiny, tiny spot.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek 'hyper' (over, beyond) and the Latin 'species' (a particular sort), mirroring the construction of the word 'specialize'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Regular verb (hyperspeciles, hyperspeciled, hyperspeciling) Can be used transitively (to hyperspecile a topic) or intransitively (the species began to hyperspecile)
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Contexte culturel

Reflects the 21st-century economic trend of 'the riches are in the niches,' where deep, narrow expertise is often more valued than general knowledge.

Quiz rapide

If a surgeon decided to ________ only on left-knee ligament repairs, they would be considered a leading expert in that tiny niche.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hyperspecile

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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