Feature - Definition

n 1: a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map
showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his
best characteristics" [syn: feature, characteristic]
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" [syn:
feature, lineament]
3: the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie
theater; "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'" [syn:
feature, feature film]
4: a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine;
"they ran a feature on retirement planning" [syn: feature,
feature article]
5: (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic
unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the
same kind [syn: feature of speech, feature]
6: an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised
more than other articles
v 1: have as a feature; "This restaurant features the most
famous chefs in France" [syn: have, feature] [ant:
lack, miss]
2: wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; "she was
sporting a new hat" [syn: sport, feature, boast]