speciality

noun

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

Examples of speciality in a Sentence

my speciality is linguistics
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That’s not for their employment specialities but rather a curious workplace gap fueled by housing affordability. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 May 2025 Shot entirely on Super 16mm, Sirat may be too art house for studio speciality labels, but expect the indie buyers to step up. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025 Dead-ball situations were a speciality at Leeds too. Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 May 2025 Her clinic offers a variety of speciality lifting facials that incorporate both microcurrent and facial manipulation using hand pressure. Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for speciality

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 10 Jun. 2025.

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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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