specialty

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an asset of special worth or utility
  2. noun a distinguishing trait
  3. noun the special line of work you have adopted as your career

Etymology

From Middle English specialte, Old French specialte, especialte, from Latin specialitas.

In classic literature

Synonyms

forte, strong suit, long suit, metier, speciality, strong point, strength

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