feature vs distinguishing characteristic

distinguishing characteristic vs feature

feature and distinguishing characteristic both are nouns.

feature is a verb but distinguishing characteristic is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
feature	Yes	No	Yes	No
distinguishing characteristic	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, distinguishing characteristic is a hyponym of feature; that is, distinguishing characteristic is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than feature:

feature: a prominent attribute or aspect of something
distinguishing characteristic: an odd or unusual characteristic

Other hyponyms of feature include sex character, sex characteristic, sexual characteristic, invariant, aspect, facet, attracter, attraction, attractive feature, attractor, magnet, badge, centerpiece, centrepiece, contour, excellence, excellency, external, distinctive feature, peculiarity, safety feature.

feature (noun)	distinguishing characteristic (noun)
an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles	an odd or unusual characteristic
the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
(linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind
the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater
a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine

feature (verb)	distinguishing characteristic (verb)
have as a feature
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

Difference between feature and distinguishing characteristic

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