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n. One who devotes himself to some specialty; as, a medical specialist, one who devotes himself to diseases of particular parts of the body, as the eye, the ear, the nerves, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Specialities [ See Special, and Specialty. ] 1. A particular or peculiar case; a particularity. Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) See Specialty, 3. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The special or peculiar mark or characteristic of a person or thing; that for which a person is specially distinguished; an object of special attention; a special occupation or object of attention; a specialty. [ 1913 Webster ]

On these two general heads all other specialities are depedent. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

Strive, while improving your one talent, to enrich your whole capital as a man. It is in this way that you escape from the wretched narrow-mindedness which is the characteristic of every one who cultivates his speciality. Ld. Lytton. [ 1913 Webster ]

We 'll say, instead, the inconsequent creature man, -
For that'a his speciality. Mrs. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]

Think of this, sir, . . . remote from the impulses of passion, and apart from the specialities -- if I may use that strong remark -- of prejudice. Dickens. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. An attribute or quality peculiar to a species. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The act of specializing, or the state of being spezialized. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Biol.) The setting apart of a particular organ for the performance of a particular function. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To mention specially; to particularize. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Biol.) To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions. [ 1913 Webster ]