specialization, specialisation, specialty, speciality, specialism
(noun) the special line of work you have adopted as your career; “his specialization is gastroenterology”
peculiarity, specialness, specialty, speciality, distinctiveness
(noun) a distinguishing trait
forte, strong suit, long suit, metier, specialty, speciality, strong point, strength
(noun) an asset of special worth or utility; “cooking is his forte”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
specialty (plural specialties) (American spelling)
That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent.
(obsolete) Particularity.
A particular or peculiar case.
An attribute or quality peculiar to a species.
(legal) A contract or obligation under seal; a contract by deed; a writing, under seal, given as security for a debt particularly specified.
Source: Wiktionary
Spe"cial*ty, n.; pl. Specialties. Etym: [F. spécialité. Cf. Speciality.]
1. Particularity. Specialty of rule hath been neglected. Shak.
2. A particular or peculiar case. [Obs.]
3. (Law)
Definition: A contract or obligation under seal; a contract by deed; a writing, under seal, given as security for a debt particularly specified. Chitty. Bouvier. Wharton (Law Dict.). Let specialties be therefore drawn between us. Shak.
4. That for which a person is distinguished, in which he is specially versed, or which he makes an object of special attention; a speciality. Men of boundless knowledge, like Humbold, must have had once their specialty, their pet subject. C. Kingsley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 March 2025
(noun) a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc.
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
