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feature

fea·ture [ fchər ]


noun  (plural fea·tures)
Definition:
 
1. distinctive part: a part of something that distinguishes it
a geographic feature

2. part of face: a part of a face that contributes to its distinct character, especially the eyes, nose, or mouth

3. movies full-length movie: a full-length motion picture

4. movies main movie in program: formerly, the main motion picture in a movie program

5. publishing regular article: a regular item in a newspaper or magazine or on a broadcast

6. publishing main article: an article that is given particular prominence in a newspaper or magazine

7. broadcasting main television or radio program: a television or radio program that is considered especially important or popular

8. attractive aspect of something: something offered as a special attraction, e.g. a particular aspect of something
a refrigerator with several energy-saving features

9. linguistics property of a linguistic unit: a distinctive property of a linguistic unit. Voicing is a feature of the consonants b, d, and g.



verb  (past and past participle fea·tured, present participle fea·tur·ing, 3rd person present singular fea·tures)
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb contain something as important element: to have or present somebody or something as an important element of something
This week's activities will feature horseback riding and golf.

2. transitive and intransitive verb give or have prominence in performance: to give prominence to somebody taking part in a performance or to something performed or portrayed in a performance, or be given prominence in this way
a movie featuring two of today's most popular actors

3. transitive verb U.S. imagine or visualize something: to imagine or visualize something mentally ( informal )
I can't feature her coming back.

4. intransitive verb figure in something: to figure in or be a part of something
Marriage doesn't feature in their plans.

[14th century. Via Old French faiture "form" < Latin factura "something made" < fact- (see fact)]

fea·tured adjective
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