feature

feature [fē′chər]

n.

[ME feture < OFr faiture < L factura, a making, formation < pp. of facere, to make, DO¹]

1.

a) Archaic the make, shape, form, or appearance of a person or thing

b) Obs. attractive appearance; physical beauty

2.

a) [pl.] the form or look of the face; facial appearance

b) any of the parts of the face, as the eyes, nose, mouth, etc.

3. a distinct or outstanding part, quality, or characteristic of something

☆ 4. a prominently displayed or publicized attraction, as at an entertainment or sale

☆ 5. a special story, article, etc. in a newspaper or magazine, often prominently displayed

☆ 6. a film, usually fictional, running more than 34 minutes, esp. as the main presentation in a theater

vt.

featured, featuring

☆ 1. to give prominence to; make a feature of

2. to sketch or show the features of

3. to be a feature of

☆ 4. Slang to conceive of; imagine

5. Dial. to look like; favor

vi.

☆ to have a prominent part

featureless

adj.