'Feature' definitions:

Definition of 'feature'

From: WordNet
noun
A prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics" [syn: feature, characteristic]
noun
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]
noun
The principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater; "the feature tonight is `Casablanca'" [syn: feature, feature film]
noun
A special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; "they ran a feature on retirement planning" [syn: feature, feature article]
noun
(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]
noun
An article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
verb
Have as a feature; "This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France" [syn: have, feature] [ant: lack, miss]
verb
Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner; "she was sporting a new hat" [syn: sport, feature, boast]

Definition of 'Feature'

From: GCIDE
  • Feature \Fea"ture\ (?; 135), n. [OE. feture form, shape, feature, OF. faiture fashion, make, fr. L. factura a making, formation, fr. facere, factum, to make. See Feat, Fact, and cf. Facture.]
  • 1. The make, form, or outward appearance of a person; the whole turn or style of the body; esp., good appearance. [1913 Webster]
  • What needeth it his feature to descrive? --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • Cheated of feature by dissembling nature. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The make, cast, or appearance of the human face, and especially of any single part of the face; a lineament. (pl.) The face, the countenance. [1913 Webster]
  • It is for homely features to keep home. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • And to her service bind each living creature Through secret understanding of their feature. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. A form; a shape. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • So scented the grim feature, and upturned His nostril wide into the murky air. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'feature'

From: Moby Thesaurus