feature
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a typical or important part of something.
n.a distinctive attribute or aspect of something that defines its character.
Simple“The most interesting feature of the house is the large garden.”
In context“The most striking feature of the new legislative proposal is its focus on environmental sustainability over short-term economic gain.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.the parts of your face, such as your eyes, nose, and mouth.
n.any of the distinct physical parts of the human face.
Simple“Her best feature is her bright green eyes.”
In context“The artist spent hours perfecting the subject's facial features, paying particular attention to the subtle lines around the mouth.”
Synonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a specific thing that a computer program or app can do.
n.a specific capability or functional requirement of a software application.
Simple“The latest update includes a new feature for editing photos.”
In context“The development team prioritised the security features of the application to ensure user data remained encrypted during transit.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a special story in a newspaper or a full-length movie.
n.a prominent or specialized article in a periodical, or a full-length motion picture.
Simple“The Sunday paper has a special feature on healthy cooking.”
In context“The magazine's cover feature provided an in-depth analysis of the geopolitical shifts occurring in Southeast Asia.”
Synonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
n.something found at an old site that cannot be moved, like a wall or a pit.
n.a non-portable element of an archaeological site, such as a hearth, posthole, or wall.
Simple“The team discovered a stone feature that looked like an ancient fireplace.”
In context“Excavations revealed a complex drainage feature, suggesting the settlement had a sophisticated understanding of water management.”
- 06 B1 Intermediate
v.to include someone or something as an important part.
v.to give prominence to or include as a main attraction.
Simple“The new movie will feature several famous actors.”
In context“The festival will feature a diverse range of international performers, highlighting the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean region.”
- 07 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to be a part of something.
v.to have a place or role in a particular situation or event.
Simple“Olive oil features heavily in most Mediterranean recipes.”
In context“Economic concerns are likely to feature prominently in the upcoming election debates.”
Synonyms
Usage feature called · features associated · features materials
From Middle English feture, from Anglo-Norman feture, from Old French faiture, from Latin factūra, from Latin factus, from Latin faciō (“do, make”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- (“to do, put, place, set”). Doublet of facture.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.