speciality

spe·ci·al·i·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spesh-ee-al-i-tee]
- /ˌspɛʃ iˈæl ɪ ti/
- /ˌspeʃ.iˈæl.ɪ.ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spesh-ee-al-i-tee]
- /ˌspɛʃ iˈæl ɪ ti/

Definitions of speciality word

abbreviation SPECIALITY specialty. 1
countable noun speciality Someone's speciality is a particular type of work that they do most or do best, or a subject that they know a lot about. 0
countable noun speciality A speciality of a particular place is a special food or product that is always very good there. 0
noun speciality a special interest or skill 0
noun speciality a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurant 0
noun speciality (as modifier) 0

See all 8 definitions of speciality

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Origin of speciality

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English specialite < Late Latin speciālitās; see specialty

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Parts of speech for Speciality

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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speciality popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for speciality

noun speciality

abc — The ABC of a subject or activity is the parts of it that you have to learn first because they are the most important and basic.
abc's — The ABC's of a subject or activity are the parts of it that you have to learn first because they are the most important and basic.
bag — A bag is a container made of thin paper or plastic, for example one that is used in shops to put things in that a customer has bought.
champaign — an expanse of open level or gently undulating country

All 20 Synonyms of speciality