speciality
UK: ˌspeʃiˈæləti | US: ˌspeʃiˈæləti
n. a distinctive quality or skill
n. a product, service, or field of study that someone specializes in
n. (Medicine) a branch of medical practice (e.g., cardiology)
speciality = special<particular> + ity<noun suffix>
- special: From Latin specialis (particular, individual), derived from species (appearance, kind).
- ity: A noun-forming suffix from Latin -itas, indicating a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin species (meaning "kind" or "appearance"), which evolved into specialis (referring to something distinct or unique). The suffix -ity was later added to form a noun denoting the state of being special. Over time, "speciality" came to signify expertise or a focused area, reflecting its roots in uniqueness and distinction.
Her speciality is baking artisan bread.
The restaurant’s speciality is seafood paella.
He chose cardiology as his medical speciality.
This region’s speciality is handmade ceramics.
The chef prepared his speciality dish for the guests.