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speciality (n.)

early 15c., "a special quality or thing;" mid-15c. as "quality of being special," from Old French specialte, especialte "nature, special quality, particularity; special point, distinction," and directly from Latin specialitatem (nominative specialitas) "peculiarity, particularity" from specialis "individual, particular" (see special (adj.)). French form spécialité (especially in reference to restaurant dishes) is recorded in English from 1839.

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Definitions of speciality from WordNet

speciality (n.)
an asset of special worth or utility;
Synonyms: forte / strong suit / long suit / metier / specialty / strong point / strength
speciality (n.)
a distinguishing trait;
Synonyms: peculiarity / specialness / specialty / distinctiveness
speciality (n.)
the special line of work you have adopted as your career;
Synonyms: specialization / specialisation / specialty / specialism
From wordnet.princeton.edu