specialty

Meanings

• noun

  A specific area of professional or practical knowledge, particularly in medicine, law, or business.

  - "He is a specialist in cardiology."
  - "The lawyer specializes in intellectual property law."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspɛʃəlti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with specialty
apology , hymnology , symphony

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Variants

List of all variants of specialty that leads to same result
specialties , specialty , specialty of the house , specialty shop , sub-specialties , sub-specialty , subspecialties , subspecialty

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Etymology

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From Old French especialite, from especial, particular, from espece, species.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'specialty' is derived from the Latin word 'species', meaning 'kind' or 'sort'.

2. In the culinary world, a 'specialty' is a signature dish that is unique to a particular restaurant or chef.

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Related Concepts

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1. expertise: A high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area.

2. profession: A paid occupation, especially one that involves substantial training or a formal qualification.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'specialty' has been used to describe a character's expertise or field of knowledge. In art, it can refer to a particular style or technique.

How to Memorize "specialty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a lab coat and working in a specialized lab.
   - Imagine a doctor examining a patient with a stethoscope, focusing on a specific area of the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'specialty' with the word 'expertise'.
   - Think of a specific area of knowledge or skill.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-P-E-C-I-A-L to remember the meaning: Specific Practical Expertise In A Limited Field.

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