speciality

noun

spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspe-shē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce speciality (audio)
plural specialities
Synonyms of specialitynext
1
: a special mark or quality
2
: a special object or class of objects
3
a
: a special aptitude or skill

Synonyms of speciality

Examples of speciality in a Sentence

my speciality is linguistics
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The Ellisons' story highlights a bigger problem for this on Atlanta's south side - access to emergency and speciality care, one that has increased since the closure of Atlanta Medical Center South in East Point. Nakell Williams, CBS News, 30 June 2026 As the authors indicate, these opportunities are already being leveraged in some of the most critical specialities, including across psychiatry, cardiology, oncology, and infectious diseases. Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Isakov’s family treated Novikov to their local speciality rice dish of Fergana pilaf and drank vodka together. Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Her speciality is vintage material, but that never limits her range. Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for speciality

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of speciality was in 1625

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“Speciality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speciality. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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speciality

noun
spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspesh-ē-ˈal-ət-ē How to pronounce speciality (audio)
plural specialities
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