Feature meaning

What does “feature” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“feature” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a prominent attribute or aspect of something.

feature

noun

  1. a prominent attribute or aspect of something

    “the map showed roads and other features”

    “generosity is one of his best characteristics”

  2. the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin

    “an expression of pleasure crossed his features”

    “his lineaments were very regular”

    Synonymslineament
  3. the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater

    “the feature tonight is `Casablanca'”

    Synonymsfeature film
  4. a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine

    “they ran a feature on retirement planning”

  5. (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind

  6. an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles

verb

  1. have as a feature

    “This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France”

    Synonymshave
  2. wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

    “she was sporting a new hat”

    Synonymssportboast

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University