feature

fea-ture · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A distinctive attribute or characteristic of something.

  2. 2.

    To have as a prominent characteristic or element.

  3. 3.

    A part of the face, such as the eyes, nose, or mouth.

  4. 4.

    To give prominence to; to present or promote.

  5. 5.

    A full-length film or the main item in a program.

  6. 6.

    A prominent article in a newspaper or magazine.

Forms

plural: features

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    feature film — A full-length movie
  • •
    main feature — The primary attraction or item
  • •
    distinctive feature — A characteristic that sets something apart

Related words

See also: attribute, characteristic, features
Synonyms: attribute, characteristic, quality, trait

Etymology

From Old French faiture ("form, appearance"), from Latin factura ("a making, formation"), from facere ("to make, do"). The meaning evolved to emphasize distinctive characteristics.