Specialty Definition
spĕshəl-tē
specialties
noun
specialties
A special pursuit, occupation, aptitude, or skill.
The professor's specialty was the study of ancient languages.
American Heritage
A special quality, feature, point, characteristic, etc.
Webster's New World
A branch of medicine or surgery, such as cardiology or neurosurgery, in which a physician specializes; the field or practice of a specialist.
American Heritage
A thing specialized in; special interest, field of study or professional work, etc.
Webster's New World
The state of being special.
Webster's New World
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adjective
Designating or of a store or stores that specialize in selling certain types of goods or to certain types of customers.
Webster's New World
Of such goods or customers.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Specialty
Noun
Singular:
specialty
Plural:
specialtiesOrigin of Specialty
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From special +"Ž -ty or specialize +"Ž -ty; compare specialize, specialise.
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