specialty meaning

UK /ˈspɛʃəlti/ US /ˈspɛʃəlti/ 3 syllables

specialty (noun): an asset of special worth or utility.

specialty has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

specialty as a noun

  1. an asset of special worth or utility
    • cooking is his forte

    Synonyms: forte, strong suit, long suit, metier, speciality, strong point, strength

    Type of: asset

    Kinds: green thumb

  2. a distinguishing trait

    Synonyms: peculiarity, specialness, speciality, distinctiveness

    Type of: individuality

    Kinds: idiosyncrasy

  3. the special line of work you have adopted as your career
    • his specialization is gastroenterology

    Synonyms: specialization, specialisation, speciality, specialism

    Type of: career

How to pronounce specialty

specialty is pronounced /ˈspɛʃəlti/ in British English and /ˈspɛʃəlti/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in TY · 9-letter words

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