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Feature: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：notable characteristic (feature)
feature
/ˈfiːtʃər/
n.
The most noticeable or important part of something.
notable characteristic
➕
/ˈnoʊtəbəl ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
n.
A feature is a prominent or important aspect of something that distinguishes it or makes it noticeable.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'factura' (a making), via Old French 'faiture'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'FEATure' as a FEAT that makes something stand out.
📖 Example
The latest model of this smartphone has a great new feature: it's completely waterproof, so you can take it swimming!
The newest smartphone model boasts an excellent new attribute: it's entirely waterproof, enabling you to swim with it.
🔗 Collocations
main feature – the most important characteristic
key feature – a crucial attribute
special feature – a unique or extra characteristic
🔄 Synonyms
characteristic (n.) – a distinguishing quality or trait
attribute (n.) – a quality or feature regarded as characteristic
trait (n.) – a distinguishing quality or characteristic
🌱 Derivatives
featureless (adj.) – lacking distinctive features or characteristics
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Latin 'factura' meaning 'a making', 'feature' evolved to denote distinctive attributes. It is now widely used in marketing for product highlights and in describing facial characteristics.
Meaning 2：facial characteristic (feature)
feature
/ˈfiːtʃər/
n.
Parts of your face like eyes, nose, and mouth.
facial characteristic
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/ˈfeɪʃəl ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
n.
Features refer to the individual parts of a person's face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, which contribute to their overall appearance.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The baby has such lovely features, especially her big, bright eyes and tiny dimples when she smiles.
The infant has very beautiful facial traits, particularly her large, luminous eyes and small dimples when she smiles.
🔗 Collocations
facial features – the distinct parts of a face
delicate features – fine and subtle facial characteristics
striking features – noticeable and impressive facial aspects
🔄 Synonyms
aspect (n.) – a particular part or feature of something
trait (n.) – a distinguishing quality, especially of a person
characteristic (n.) – a feature typical of a person, place, or thing
🌱 Derivatives
featured (adj.) – having facial features of a specified kind
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