Simple Definition of feature
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: an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.
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: a part of the face (such as the eyes, nose, or mouth)
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: a movie that is made to be shown in a theater for entertainment : a full-length movie
Full Definition of feature
1 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>
Examples of feature in a sentence
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 and Etymology 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
feature
Simple Definition of feature
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: to have or include (someone or something) as an important part
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: to discuss or mention (something or someone) in a noticeable way : to give particular attention to (someone or something important)
Examples of feature in a sentence
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.
Circa 1755
First Known Use of feature
circa 1755
FEATURE Defined for Kids
Definition of feature for Students
featured
featuring
1 : to have as a characteristic <The TV features a flat screen.>
2 : to give special prominence to <The newspaper featured a story about the election.>
3 : to play an important part <A bus tour featured in our trip.>
Medical Dictionary
feature
playMedical Definition of feature
1: the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
2a: the makeup or appearance of the face or its partsb: a part of the face
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