About The Word Speciality
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Speciality
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What's The Definition Of Speciality?
[n] the special line of work you have adopted as your career; "his specialization is gastroenterology"
[n] a distinguishing trait [n] an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte" Synonyms | Synonyms for Speciality: distinctiveness | forte | long suit | metier | peculiarity | specialisation | specialism | specialization | specialness | specialty | specialty | strength | strong point | strong suit Related Terms | Find terms related to Speciality: See Also | asset | calling | career | foible | green fingers | green thumb | idiosyncrasy | individualism | individuality | individuation | mannerism | plus | vocation Speciality In Webster's Dictionary \Spe`ci*al"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Specialities}. [See
{Special}, and {Specialty}.]
1. A particular or peculiar case; a particularity. --Sir M.
Hale.
2. (Law) See {Specialty}, 3.
3. The special or peculiar mark or characteristic of a person
or thing; that for which a person is specially
distinguished; an object of special attention; a special
occupation or object of attention; a specialty.
On these two general heads all other specialities
are depedent. --Hooker.
Strive, while improving your one talent, to enrich
your whole capital as a man. It is in this way that
you escape from the wretched narrow-mindedness which
is the characteristic of every one who cultivates
his speciality. --Ld. Lytton.
We 'll say, instead, the inconsequent creature man,
- For that'a his speciality. --Mrs.
Browning.
Think of this, sir, . . . remote from the impulses
of passion, and apart from the specialities -- if I
may use that strong remark -- of prejudice.
--Dickens.
4. An attribute or quality peculiar to a species.
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