speciality

noun

spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspe-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 

plural specialities

1

: a special mark or quality

2

: a special object or class of objects

3

a

: a special aptitude or skill

b

: specialty sense 3

Synonyms of speciality

• specialty

Examples of speciality in a Sentence

my speciality is linguistics

Recent Examples on the Web

After her postpartum experience and realizing that there were few therapists trained in this speciality in her area, Pham obtained training in perinatal mental health and now has a practice treating moms. —Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 22 May 2026

The culinary experience features bluefin tuna, nigiri, various speciality sushi and live carving demonstrations of approximately 125 pounds of fish. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026

Star dishes include Nobu’s own specialities and those inspired by Barcelona’s coast. —Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026

Her biting and formally audacious narratives examine class, politics and — a speciality — the interiority of women through enigmatic portraits of psychologically complex individuals. —Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for speciality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• centrality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality

Kids Definition

speciality

noun

spe·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌspesh-ē-ˈal-ət-ē 

plural specialities

: specialty