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feature

fea·ture

UK/ˈfiː.t͡ʃəː/ US/ˈfɪi̯.t͡ʃəː/ fairly common us
noun (5) verb (2)

noun

1.

a prominent aspect of something

  • “the map showed roads and other features”
  • “generosity is one of his best characteristics”
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2.

the characteristic parts of a person''s face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin

  • “an expression of pleasure crossed his features”
  • “his lineaments were very regular”
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3.

the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater

  • “the feature tonight is”
  • “'”
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4.

a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine

  • “they ran a feature on retirement planning”
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5.

an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles

verb

1.

have as a feature

  • “This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France”
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2.

wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

  • “she was sporting a new hat”
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Origin

From Middle English feture, from Anglo-Norman feture, from Old French faiture, from Latin factūra, from Latin factus, from Latin faciō (“do, make”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (“to do, put, place, set”). Doublet of facture.

Phrases

  • albedo feature
  • creature feature
  • double feature
  • facial feature
  • feature article
  • feature back
  • feature control frame
  • feature creep

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