featured
UK: ˈfiːtʃəd | US: ˈfiːtʃərd
adj. highlighted or given special attention
adj. having distinctive characteristics or qualities
adj. (of media content) selected for prominence
featured = feature<characteristic> + ed<adjective suffix>
- feature: Derived from Old French faiture (form, make), from Latin factura (a making, formation), from facere (to make). Evolved to mean a distinctive attribute or prominent part.
- -ed: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating possession or being characterized by (e.g., "talented," "seasoned").
Etymology Origin:
The word featured combines feature, rooted in the Latin act of creation (facere), with -ed, a Germanic-derived suffix. Originally tied to physical making, feature expanded to abstract traits (e.g., facial features, media highlights). Adding -ed shifts it to an adjective, marking something as "endowed with notable features."
The magazine’s featured article explores climate change solutions.
She was featured in a documentary about young entrepreneurs.
This featured product comes with a lifetime warranty.
The featured artist’s exhibition drew large crowds.
His featured role in the play earned critical acclaim.