■ noun
1》 a distinctive attribute or aspect.
↘a part of the face, such as the mouth, making a significant contribution to its overall appearance.
2》 a newspaper or magazine article or a broadcast programme devoted to a particular topic.
↘(also ~ film ) a full-length film intended as the main item in a cinema programme.
■ verb have as a ~.
↘have as an important actor or participant.
↘( ~ in ) be a ~ of or take an important part in.
Derivatives
-~d adjective
~less adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. faiture 'form', from L. factura (see facture ).