ˈfi:tʃə 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. øøfeatured adj. (also in comb.). featureless adj. [ME f. OF feture, faiture
form f. L factura
formation: see FACTURE]