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   Fea·ture

   /ˈfēCHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a distinctive attribute or aspect of something: "safety features like dual air bags" Similar characteristicattributequalitypropertytraitmarkhallmarktrademarkaspectfacetsidepointdetailfactoringredientcomponentconstituentelementthemepeculiarityidiosyncrasyquirkoddity
   • ▪ a part of the face, such as the mouth or eyes, making a significant contribution to its overall appearance: "a dark-haired man with strong, regular features" Similar facecountenancephysiognomyprofileinformal:mugkisserclockmushphizphizogdialrhyming slang:boat raceinformal:couponbakepusspanliterary:visagelineamentsarchaic:front
   • ▪ a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit, especially a speech sound or vocabulary item, that serves to distinguish it from others of the same type.
   • 2. a newspaper or magazine article or a broadcast program devoted to the treatment of a particular topic, typically at length: "a feature on Detroit's downtown fishery" Similar articlepieceitemreportstorycolumnreviewcommentarycriticismanalysiswrite-upexposétheme
   • ▪ a full-length film intended as the main item in a movie theater program.

   verb

   • 1. have as a prominent attribute or aspect: "the hotel features a large lounge, a sauna, and a coin-operated solarium" Similar presentpromotemake a feature ofgive prominence tofocus attention oncall attention tospotlighthighlightaccent
   • ▪ have as an important actor or participant: "the film featured Glenn Miller and his Orchestra"
   • ▪ be a significant characteristic of or take an important part in: "his later paintings feature prominently in the exhibition" Similar starappearparticipateplay a parthave a placehave prominence

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally denoting the form or proportions of the body, or a physical feature): from Old French faiture ‘form’, from Latin factura (see facture).

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   Definition of feature verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   feature meaning, definition, what is feature: a part of something that you notice beca...: Learn more.

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   FEATURE meaning: 1. a typical quality, or important part of something: 2. Someone's features are the parts of their…. Learn more.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to feature. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of feature. The veil she was wearing obscured her features. Synonyms. parts of the face. visage. aspect. lineaments. physiognomy. The landscaping is the dominant feature of the estate. Synonyms. attribute. quality.

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   Aug 9, 2024 · The cast or structure of anything, or of any part of a thing, as of a landscape, a picture, a treaty, or an essay; any marked peculiarity or characteristic . The most prominent feature of the New England land system was the town grant, which in every case became the territorial basis of a group settlement.

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   something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing. An interesting feature of the city is the old market. geographical features. Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. I've added some new features to my website. new safety/security features.

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   DEFINING FEATURE definition: 1. a thing or quality that is a very important part of how something is remembered, understood, or…. Learn more.

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   a distinctive property, characteristic, or quality. A keen sense of smell is a common feature among dogs. The large, sunny living room is the best feature of the house. synonyms: attribute, characteristic, earmark, hallmark, property, quality, trait. similar words: aspect, element, part, peculiarity, way. definition 4:

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    feature noun. The cast or structure of anything, or of any part of a thing, as of a landscape, a picture, a treaty, or an essay; any marked peculiarity or characteristic; as, one of the features of the landscape.

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    noun. Definition of feature. Synonyms for feature. This camera has several features that make it easy to use. His plan combines the best features of the earlier proposals. This year's models include several new safety features. Some greens, of course, will see this as a feature, not a bug. —.