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features

|fea-tures|

🇺🇸

/ˈfiːtʃərz/

🇬🇧

/ˈfiːtʃəz/

(feature)

distinctive aspect

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
feature	features	features	features	featured	featured	featuring

Etymology

Etymology Information

'feature' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'feture,' where 'faiture' meant 'form or make.'

Historical Evolution

'feture' transformed into the modern English word 'feature' through Old French 'faiture.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'form or make,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'distinctive attributes or aspects.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

distinctive attributes or aspects of something.

The car has several new safety features.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to have as a prominent attribute or aspect.

The movie features a famous actor.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45