specialty

spe·cial·ty  (spshl-t)

n. 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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specialty

Noun

pl -ties Chiefly US & Canad same as speciality

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	specialty - an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte" forte, metier, speciality, strong point, strong suit, long suit, strength asset, plus - a useful or valuable quality green fingers, green thumb - a special ability to make plants grow
	2.	specialty - a distinguishing trait               distinctiveness, specialness, peculiarity, speciality individualism, individuality, individuation - the quality of being individual; "so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality" foible, idiosyncrasy, mannerism - a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
	3.	specialty - the special line of work you have adopted as your career; "his specialization is gastroenterology" specialism, specialization, specialisation, speciality calling, career, vocation - the particular occupation for which you are trained