Definitions

speciality

[spesh-ee-al-i-tee] / ˌspɛʃ iˈæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

attribute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect characteristic facet idiosyncrasy peculiarity quality quirk trait virtue

STRONG

character indication mark note particularity point property proprium sign symbol

NOUN

bag

Synonyms

STRONG

expertise hobby preference thing

WEAK

favorite activity

NOUN

course

Synonyms

STRONGEST

class conference curriculum interest lecture meeting method period preparation procedure program schedule seminar session subject

STRONG

laboratory matriculation regimen

WEAK

discussion group

NOUN

feature

Synonyms

STRONGEST

innovation

STRONG

draw headliner peculiarity specialty

WEAK

big show crowd puller drawing card main item prominent part

NOUN

feature

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect character component detail element factor ingredient item quality trait

STRONG

angle attribute constituent differential earmark facet gag gimmick hallmark idiosyncrasy individuality mark notability particularity peculiarity point property savor slant specialty twist unit virtue

WEAK

integrant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

NOUN

field

Synonyms

STRONGEST

area department environment job line province range region terrain territory work

STRONG

avocation bailiwick bounds calling champaign circle compass confines demesne discipline domain dominion jurisdiction limits margin occupation orbit precinct purview racket reach scope specialty sweep thing vocation walk weakness

WEAK

cup of tea long suit métier

Antonyms

STRONGEST

entertainment fun

STRONG

hobby pastime

NOUN

forte

Synonyms

STRONG

ability aptitude competence faculty gift medium oyster strength talent thing

WEAK

ableness eminency long suit métier strong suit

Antonyms

STRONG

impotence inability inadequacy incapacity incompetence ineffectiveness ineptness lack weakness

NOUN

particular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

article case circumstance fact specific

STRONG

ABC's clue cue element feature gospel item know nitty-gritty picture point rundown scoop score specification story thing

WEAK

bottom line brass tacks chapter and verse facts of life lowdown nuts and bolts what's what whole story

Antonyms

WEAK

generality

NOUN

specialty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hobby major masterpiece profession

STRONG

career forte game job minor number occupation practice pursuit racket special thing vocation weakness work

WEAK

claim to fame cup of tea distinguishing feature field of concentration long suit magnum opus object of attention object of study pièce de résistance special project

Antonyms

STRONG

entertainment fun pastime surrender

WEAK

generalization

NOUN

strong point

Synonyms

WEAK

ability ableness aptitude competence eminency faculty gift long suit medium metier métier oyster specialty strength strong suit talent thing

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Leicestershire County Council announced the £131m road would be named in honour of the meaty treat, a speciality of the town's butchers, at a ceremony on Thursday.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Catherine prepared "tortelli" -- a regional speciality similar to ravioli -- at a farmhouse hotel near the city of Reggio Emilia.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Her biting and formally audacious narratives examine class, politics and — a speciality — the interiority of women through enigmatic portraits of psychologically complex individuals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“QBE’s leading Lloyd’s presence and speciality expertise positions it well to capture this growth,” MS says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Conjuring up portable, waterproof fires was a speciality of Hermione’s.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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