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speciality vs foible

foible vs speciality

speciality and foible both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
speciality Yes No No No
foible Yes No No No
As nouns, foible is a hyponym of speciality; that is, foible is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than speciality:
  • speciality: a distinguishing trait
  • foible: a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Other hyponyms of speciality include idiosyncrasy, mannerism.
speciality (noun) foible (noun)
the special line of work you have adopted as your career the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
a distinguishing trait a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
an asset of special worth or utility a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior.
Difference between speciality and foible

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