feature

noun fea·ture \ ˈfē-chər \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Examples: feature in a Sentence

Definition of feature

1 a : the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person

a man of large feature

b obsolete : physical beauty

2 a : the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts

stern of feature even when he smiled

b : a part of the face : lineament

a person with Asian features

3 a : a prominent part or characteristic

Pine trees were a feature of the landscape.

b : any of the properties (such as voice or gender) that are characteristic of a grammatical element (such as a phoneme or morpheme); especially : one that is distinctive

4 : a special attraction: such as

a : a featured motion picture

b : a featured article, story, or department in a newspaper or magazine

An account of the fire was the feature in the Sunday newspaper.

c : something offered to the public or advertised as particularly attractive

one of the car's most popular features

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featureless

play \ˈfē-chər-ləs\ adjective

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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.

Recent Examples of feature from the Web

Multiple layers of protection, including software, hardware, network architecture features, and governance are designed to ensure the security of all critical flight systems from intrusion.

— kris van cleave, CBS News, "DHS experts warn it's a "matter of time" before hackers hit commercial airliners," 12 June 2018
There are also the offbeat features, like Fido's pee spot.

— tom daykin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A spot for dogs to pee and a pontoon boat 'conference room' help CityCenter compete for office tenants," 12 June 2018
Music and arts festival features full day of family-friendly programming along with 8 local and national musical acts.

— rasputin todd, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week in Cincinnati: June 11-17," 11 June 2018
But researchers at the University of Toronto found that one facial feature, in particular, belies hints of a narcissistic personality: your eyebrows.

— macaela mackenzie, Allure, "Thick Eyebrows Are Apparently for Narcissists, Says Rude New Study," 11 June 2018
Murray Whyte at The Toronto Star reports that new hyperspectral scanning shows that Picasso wrestled with the piece, adding and deleting figures and features, ultimately painting as many as 13 layers of revisions.

— jason daley, Smithsonian, "High-Tech Scanning Shows Picasso’s Blue Period Evolution," 11 June 2018
The store features touch-screen kiosks offering consumers an interactive experience to see and feel bags in different colors and prints.

— baltimoresun.com, "Bag retailer Lug opens at BWI Marshall Airport," 8 June 2018
Sign up here for a curated weekly tour of WSJ’s unique take on the sports world including news, smart features, data and Jason Gay.

— gerard baker, WSJ, "The 10-Point.," 8 June 2018
The French toast features two thick slabs of rich, eggy bread sliced diagonally and cooked on a griddle until golden.

— sarah gish, kansascity, "Pastrami time: 5 things to know about Broadway Deli's ‘mostly Jewish’ specialties," 8 June 2018

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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

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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feature Synonyms

Synonyms

attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, differentia, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait;

Related Words

badge, indication, sign;

emblem, symbol, token;

charm, grace;

excellence, merit, virtue;

eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk;

individuality, singularity, uniqueness;

feature

verb

Definition of feature

featured; featuring play \ˈfēch-riŋ, ˈfē-chər-iŋ\

transitive verb

1 chiefly dialectal : 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

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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.

Recent Examples of feature from the Web

The deal also features $40 million guaranteed according to multiple reports, and according to Rapoport, that is the most guaranteed money at the position in league history.

— khadrice rollins, SI.com, "Report: Cowboys Make Zack Martin Highest-Paid Guard In NFL With New Six-Year Deal," 13 June 2018
The four-minute film that Trump showed Tuesday also featured stock footage of a dunking basketball player, another Kim obsession.

— ryan teague beckwith, Time, "There's a Good Reason Sylvester Stallone Has a Cameo in Trump's North Korea Film," 12 June 2018
Strewn with stones and feathers that are the byproduct of the chicken sandwich business that a tenant named Hedley (Keith Wade) runs to earn his rent money, the gathering place also features a table and a small garden.

— christine dolen, miamiherald, "'Seven Guitars' a riveting revival of August Wilson's take on black life in the 20th century," 12 June 2018
The development also would have featured a 125-room full service resort-style hotel, spa and conference center.

— jaimy jones, Houston Chronicle, "Gilley's revival not coming to La Porte after retail complex canceled," 12 June 2018
Such a world could also feature the myriad new shapes, sizes, colors, and textures that fossil finds are revealing at an astonishing rate.

— katherine j. wu, Smithsonian, "Five Ways Real Science Would Make the New Jurassic World So Much Better," 12 June 2018
Not only that, but The Division 2 will also feature full-fledged raids, and the first one will allow for up to eight players, according to game director Mathias Karlson.

— andrew webster, The Verge, "All the biggest news from Ubisoft at E3 2018," 11 June 2018
Live music will also be featured each week of the market.

— steve sadin, chicagotribune.com, "Deerfield Farmers Market set to expand produce offerings," 11 June 2018
Rock Island also features Wisconsin’s oldest lighthouse and a Nordic-style boathouse.

— travel wisconsin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Five hidden beaches on Wisconsin’s Great Lakes," 10 June 2018

Origin and Etymology of feature

see ¹feature

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: circa 1755

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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feature Synonyms

Phrases

bear down on, make much of;

FEATURE Defined for English Language Learners

feature

noun

Definition of feature for English Language Learners

: an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.
: a part of the face (such as the eyes, nose, or mouth)
: a movie that is made to be shown in a theater for entertainment : a full-length movie

feature

verb

Definition of feature for English Language Learners

: to have or include (someone or something) as an important part
: to discuss or mention (something or someone) in a noticeable way : to give particular attention to (someone or something important)

FEATURE Defined for Kids

feature

noun fea·ture \ ˈfē-chər \

Definition of feature for Students

1 : a part (as the nose or the mouth) of the face

2 : something especially noticeable

a safety feature

3 : movie 1

4 : a special story in a newspaper or magazine

feature

verb

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

noun fea·ture \ ˈfē-chər \

medical Definition of feature

1 : the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person

2 a : the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts

b : a part of the face

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