speciality

[ spesh-ee-al-i-tee ]
/ ˌspɛʃ iˈæl ɪ ti /
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noun, plural spe·ci·al·i·ties.Chiefly British.

specialty.

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Origin of speciality

1400–50; late Middle English specialite<Late Latin speciālitās;see specialty

Words nearby speciality

specialism, specialist, specialistic, specialist registrar, spécialité de la maison, speciality, specialization, specialize, special jury, Special K, special library
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Words related to speciality

case, specific, article, fact, circumstance, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, quirk, trait, facet, virtue, aspect, characteristic, quality, hobby, major, masterpiece, profession, conference, session

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British Dictionary definitions for speciality

speciality

mainly US and Canadian specialty

/ (ˌspɛʃɪˈælɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

a special interest or skill
  1. a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurantroast beef was a speciality of the house
  2. (as modifier)a speciality dish
a special or distinguishing feature or characteristic
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