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Feature

/ˈfiː.tʃər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A distinctive attribute or aspect of something.

    "The new smartphone has several innovative features that enhance user experience."
  2. 2

    A prominent or important part of something.

    "The feature of the landscape that stood out was the towering mountain."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'feature' originates from the Latin 'facere', meaning 'to make or do'. It evolved through Old French 'faiture', which referred to a making or doing, and entered Middle English as 'featur', referring to a distinctive characteristic or quality.

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