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noun \ˈfē-chər\Definition of FEATURE
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a : the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person b obsolete : physical beauty
2
a : the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts b : a part of the face : lineament
3
a : a prominent part or characteristic b : any of the properties (as voice or gender) that are characteristic of a grammatical element (as a phoneme or morpheme); especially : one that is distinctive
4
: a special attraction: as a : a featured motion picture b : a featured article, story, or department in a newspaper or magazine c : something offered to the public or advertised as particularly attractive <one of the car's most popular features>
— fea·ture·less \-ləs\ adjective
See Examples of FEATURE
- This year's models include several new safety features.
- This camera has several features that make it easy to use.
- The car has some interesting new design features.
- His plan combines the best features of the earlier proposals.
- Her eyes are her best feature.
- Tonight's feature is a new romantic comedy.
- He starred in his first feature film a year ago.
Origin of FEATURE
Middle English feture, from Anglo-French, from Latin factura act of making, from factus, past participle of facere to make — more at do
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to FEATURE
- Synonyms
- affection, attribute, attribution, character, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, characteristic, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
2feature
verbfea·turedfea·tur·ing \ˈfēch-riŋ, ˈfē-chər-iŋ\
Definition of FEATURE
transitive verb
1
chiefly dialect : to resemble in features
2
: to picture or portray in the mind : imagine
3
a : to give special prominence to <the exhibit features local artists> b : to have as a characteristic or feature <a menu featuring many options>
intransitive verb
: to play an important part
Examples of FEATURE
- The building features a state-of-the-art security system.
- The new menu features several low-fat entrees.
- The show now features a new singer.
- The evening news report featured the story of the murder.
- The newspaper featured health care on its front page.
First Known Use of FEATURE
circa 1755
Related to FEATURE
- Synonyms
- accent, accentuate, emphasize, foreground, highlight, illuminate, play up, point (up), press, punctuate, stress
- Antonyms
- de-emphasize, play down
fea·ture
noun \ˈfē-chər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of FEATURE
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: the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
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a : the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts b : a part of the face
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