n. & v.
--n.
1. a distinctive or characteristic part of a thing.
2 (usu. in pl.) a distinctive part of the face, esp. with regard to shape and visual effect.
3 a distinctive or regular article in a newspaper or magazine.
4 a (in full feature film) a full-length film intended as the main item in a cinema programme. b (in full feature programme) a broadcast devoted to a particular topic.
--v.
1. tr. make a special display or attraction of; give special prominence to.
2 tr. & intr. have as or be an important actor, participant, or topic in a film, broadcast, etc.
3 intr. be a feature.
Derivatives:
featured adj. (also in comb.). featureless adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF feture, faiture form f. L factura formation: see FACTURE