specialty
noun pl. specialties
- a special quality, feature, point, characteristic, etc.
- a thing specialized in; special interest, field of study or professional work, etc.
- the state of being special
- an article or class of article characterized by special features, superior quality, novelty, etc.: a bakery whose specialty is pie
- Law a special contract, obligation, agreement, etc. under seal, or a contract by deed
adjective
- designating or of a store or stores that specialize in selling certain types of goods or to certain types of customers
- of such goods or customers
See specialty in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(spĕshˈəl-tē)
noun pl. spe·cial·ties - A special pursuit, occupation, aptitude, or skill. See Synonyms at forte1.
- A branch of medicine or surgery, such as cardiology or neurosurgery, in which a physician specializes; the field or practice of a specialist.
- A special feature or characteristic; a peculiarity.
- The state or quality of being special or distinctive.
- An item or a product of a distinctive kind or of particular superiority: French pastry is the chef's specialty.
- Law A special contract or agreement, especially a deed kept under seal.
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