feature

Notable product quality

A feature is an identifiable part of an object that makes it distinct from other objects of roughly the same kind, or of a different kind: What features can be used to identify members of the willow family? He always has to have a phone with the latest features.

A person’s features are the parts of their face, taken together. As a verb, feature means to have or make a prominent attribute: All rooms feature a mini-fridge and a microwave. The evening edition features a story about the daring rescue.

aspect

facet

Plane on cut stone

component · detail · nuance · characteristic · trait · factor · side · part · point · segment

journalism

article

Written piece or grammatical word

  • storyAccount of events
  • pieceA portion or segment
  • columnVertical structural element

spread · profile · exposé · exclusive · interview · editorial · byline · headline · sidebar · op-ed

face

countenance

Face or expression

expression · physiognomy · complexion · cheekbone · jawline · brow · nose · chin · forehead · appearance

highlight

spotlight

Concentrated illumination source

star · attraction · focus · emphasis · prominence · draw · flagship · signature · marquee · headliner

functionality

capability

Power to accomplish tasks

tool · option · setting · integration · compatibility · accessibility · automation · interactivity · responsiveness · configurability

geography

terrain

Land's physical features

formation · elevation · contour · relief · coastline · ridge · valley · peak · basin · plateau

innovation

breakthrough

Sudden important advance

upgrade · enhancement · improvement · pioneering · game-changer · rollout · beta · launch · release · update

phonetics

distinctive

Readily identifiable, set apart

  • phonemeMinimal distinctive sound unit
  • contrastNotable difference between things
  • binaryConsisting of two parts

articulatory · acoustic · segmental · voicing · manner · place · nasality · aspiration · sonority · vowel

Categories
Opposites
attribute quality

featureflaw

Imperfection in something

bug · defect · fault · blemish · shortcoming

prominence in presentation

featureignore

Refuse to notice

de-emphasize · hide · downplay · overlook · conceal

part vs. whole

featurewhole

Full and undivided

totality · entirety · generality · aggregate · gestalt

Phrases
Family

features, featured, feature creep, featuring, featureless, featurette, feature film, feature films, feature story

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G