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speciality

/ˈspɛʃiˌælədi/
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Other forms: specialities

Definitions of speciality
  1. noun
    a distinguishing trait
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    types:
    foible, idiosyncrasy, mannerism
    a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character
    type of:
    individualism, individuality, individuation
    the quality of being individual
  2. noun
    an asset of special worth or utility
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    types:
    green fingers, green thumb
    a special ability to make plants grow
    type of:
    asset, plus
    a useful or valuable quality
  3. noun
    the special line of work you have adopted as your career
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    type of:
    calling, career, vocation
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
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