features — distinctive attributes or aspects of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: distinctive attributes or aspects of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfiːtʃərz/
Example Sentences
- My car's best feature is the automatic pizza warmer in the glove compartment.
- The app features a user-friendly interface.
- His most attractive feature is probably his wallet.
features
NOUN[/ˈfiːtʃərz/]
distinctive attributes or aspects of something
distinctive attributes or aspects of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'factura', meaning 'a making' or 'something made', from the verb 'facere' (to make). It passed through Old French as 'feture' before entering Middle English, where it gradually shifted in meaning from 'form' or 'shape' to 'a distinctive or prominent part', eventually coming to denote any notable characteristic or aspect of something.
Breakdown
factura (Latin: making, form) from facere (to make) + -ura (result or product suffix). The word evolved through Old French feture before arriving in English, where the suffix -ure was Anglicized to -ure, and the semantic scope expanded from physical form to any distinguishing characteristic or attribute.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My car's best feature is the automatic pizza warmer in the glove compartment.”
“The app features a user-friendly interface.”
“His most attractive feature is probably his wallet.”
“The new building features modern architecture.”
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