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specialty

spe·cial·ty

specialty

 
 
pronunciation:
spe shl ti
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
inflections: specialties
definition 1: the condition of being special.
similar words:
distinction, singularity
definition 2: a distinguishing aspect or feature.
synonyms:
peculiarity, singularity
similar words:
distinction, earmark, eccentricity, genius, hallmark, quirk, trademark
definition 3: an area or field of study.
Her specialty was French.
 
similar words:
bag, discipline, domain, field, focus, forte, line, major, metier, region, thing
definition 4: an article or item of particular quality or value.
Cashmere coats are a specialty .
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: designating a type of performance that requires special skills such as balance, strength, or dexterity.
a specialty act on the high wire
similar words:
special
definition 2: designating a performance that is separate from its context.
similar words:
featured