| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| SYLLABICATION: | spe·cial·ty |
| PRONUNCIATION: |  sp sh  l-t |
| NOUN: | Inflected forms: pl. spe·cial·ties
1. A special pursuit, occupation, aptitude, or skill. See synonyms at forte1. 2. A branch of medicine or surgery, such as cardiology or neurosurgery, in which a physician specializes; the field or practice of a specialist. 3. A special feature or characteristic; a peculiarity. 4. The state or quality of being special or distinctive. 5. An item or a product of a distinctive kind or of particular superiority: French pastry is the chef's specialty. 6. Law A special contract or agreement, especially a deed kept under seal.
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