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specialty vs idiosyncrasy

idiosyncrasy vs specialty

specialty and idiosyncrasy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specialty Yes No No No
idiosyncrasy Yes No No No
As nouns, idiosyncrasy is a hyponym of specialty; that is, idiosyncrasy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than specialty:
  • specialty: a distinguishing trait
  • idiosyncrasy: a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Other hyponyms of specialty include foible, mannerism.
specialty (noun) idiosyncrasy (noun)
the special line of work you have adopted as your career a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
a distinguishing trait
an asset of special worth or utility
Difference between specialty and idiosyncrasy

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