"feature" | Definition and Related Words

feature

Noun

A prominent attribute or aspect of something (synset 105858316)
"the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"

is a type of: attribute, dimension, property - a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
subtypes:
- sex character, sex characteristic, sexual characteristic - those characteristics (both anatomical and psychological) that are strongly associated with one sex relative to the other
- invariant - a feature (quantity or property or function) that remains unchanged when a particular transformation is applied to it
- aspect, facet - a distinct feature or element in a problem
- attracter, attraction, attractive feature, attractor, magnet - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
- badge - any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank)
- centerpiece, centrepiece - the central or most important feature
- contour - a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure
- excellence, excellency - an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels
- external - outward features
- distinctive feature, distinguishing characteristic, peculiarity - an odd or unusual characteristic
- safety feature - feature of an artifact that is added to insure a user's safety
same as: characteristic
The characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin (synset 105609513)
"an expression of pleasure crossed his features"; "his lineaments were very regular"

is a type of: body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
subtypes:
- chin, mentum - the protruding part of the lower jaw
- brow, forehead - the part of the face above the eyes
- temple - the flat area on either side of the forehead
- cheek - either side of the face below the eyes
- jowl - a fullness and looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw (characteristic of aging)
- jaw - the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth
is a part of: face, human face - the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

same as: lineament
The principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater (synset 106627379)
"the feature tonight is `Casablanca'"

is a type of: film, flick, motion picture, motion-picture show, movie, moving picture, moving-picture show, pic, picture, picture show - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

subtypes: horse opera, western - a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development

same as: feature film
A special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine (synset 106279437)
"they ran a feature on retirement planning"

is a type of: article - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
is a part of:
- newspaper, paper - a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
- mag, magazine - a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
same as: feature article
(linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind (synset 105858739)
referred to in: linguistics - the scientific study of language

is a type of: attribute, dimension, property - a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

same as: feature of speech
An article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles (synset 103330714)
is a type of: merchandise, product, ware - commodities offered for sale

subtypes: drawing card, leader, loss leader - a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers

Verb

Have as a feature (synset 202636270)
"This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France"
subtypes:
- wear - have or show an appearance of
- bear, wear - have on one's person
- carry - have a certain range
- carry - be equipped with (a mast or sail)
- bear - have
- give off - have as a by-product
- combine, unite - have or possess in combination
- star - feature as the star
- boast, feature, sport - wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
- possess - have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
- imply, involve - have as a necessary feature
- bristle - have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles
- abound, bristle, burst - be in a state of movement or action
- brim - be completely full
- carry, pack, take - have with oneself; have on one's person
- read, say - have or contain a certain wording or form
- wear - have in one's aspect; wear an expression of one's attitude or personality
- carry - have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence
same as: have
verb group:
- have, have got, hold - have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
- have, own, possess - have ownership or possession of
Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner (synset 202637740)
"she was sporting a new hat"

is a type of: feature, have - have as a feature

same as: boast, sport

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