ˌspeshēˈaləd.ē, -lətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English specialite, specialitie, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French specialité, from Late Latin specialitat-, specialitas — more at specialty
1.
a. : a special or peculiar mark or characteristic : a distinctive or distinguishing and sometimes limiting or restrictive quality : particularity
b. specialities plural : details, particulars
2. : an object or class of objects marked by some special or peculiar characteristic : specialty 2a
3.
a. : an aptitude or special skill in a particular endeavor (as a line of handicraft)
b. : specialty 3
4. : specialty 2a (1)