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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpecialty
/ˈspɛʃ.əl.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A particular area of study or skill.
"Her specialty is molecular biology, and she has published several papers on the subject." - 2
A distinctive feature or characteristic of a particular place or thing.
"The restaurant is known for its specialty dishes that reflect the local cuisine."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Middle English word 'specialte', originating from Old French 'specialté' and Latin 'specialitatem', meaning a particular quality or individual feature. Over centuries, it evolved from signifying an exceptional characteristic or particular point into denoting a specific field of study, professional practice, or regional product.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Specialty" is said worldwide
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Spécialité
Transliteration: spesjalite
"La spécialité de ce restaurant est la cuisine italienne."
Spezialität
Transliteration: zpe-tsi-a-li-taet
"Die Spezialität des Hauses ist das Wiener Schnitzel."
Specialità
Transliteration: spe-chal-i-ta
"La specialità di questo ristorante è la pasta fatta in casa."
Especialidad
Transliteration: es-pe-sia-li-dad
"La especialidad de este lugar es el marisco fresco."
Especialidade
Transliteration: es-pe-si-a-li-da-de
"A especialidade deste restaurante é a comida caseira."
विशेषता
Transliteration: visheshata
"इस रेस्तरां की विशेषता भारतीय खाना है।"
特色
Transliteration: tèsè
"这家餐厅的特色是本地的海鲜。"
전문
Transliteration: jeonmun
"이 식당의 전문은 신선한 해산물입니다."
専門
Transliteration: senmon
"このレストランの専門は新鮮な海鮮料理です。"
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