feature of + thing
Showing a characteristic or part
Use feature of to describe something that belongs to a larger thing or system.
Security is a key feature of the app.
How to use prepositions with “feature”
The noun and verb feature combine with different prepositions depending on meaning. Some combinations are standard, while others are uncommon or depend on a wider phrase.
Quick answer
Common prepositions with “feature”
Feature of is common for a characteristic belonging to something. Feature in is common as a verb meaning “appear in.” Feature on is used for topics on websites or programs. Feature with usually describes an accompanying quality. Feature for is less common and usually means a feature intended for someone or something.
Speed is an important feature of the software.
She featured in the documentary.
The magazine ran a feature on urban design.
She featured in the documentary.
The magazine ran a feature on urban design.
Choose the pattern by meaning
These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.
feature in + media/event
Appearing as part of something
As a verb, feature in means to appear in a film, article, show, or event.
Several local artists featured in the exhibition.
feature on + topic
A special article or programme about something
Use feature on for media content focused on a subject.
Tonight’s broadcast includes a feature on climate research.
feature with + quality
Describing an included quality
Feature with is less common but natural when describing something that comes together with a quality or addition.
We ordered a model with features for remote access.
See the difference in context
The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.
Construction
Example
Meaning
feature of
Patience is a feature of good teaching.
a characteristic belonging to something
feature in
The actor featured in three comedies.
appear as part of something
feature on
The paper published a feature on recycling.
a special report about a topic
feature with
They launched a phone with advanced camera features.
including accompanying qualities
feature for
This feature for administrators controls access.
intended for a specific group or use
Common mistakes
Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.
Using feature of for appearance in media
Use feature in when someone appears in a film, show, or article.
✕ She featured of the programme. ✓ She featured in the programme.Using on after a characteristic
Use feature of for qualities or characteristics.
✕ Reliability is a feature on the system. ✓ Reliability is a feature of the system.Confusing feature on with a location phrase
Feature on usually means a report or programme about a topic, not physical position.
✓ The channel aired a feature on local history.Quick practice
Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.
1. Battery life is an important ___ the device.
2. The singer ___ the new series.
3. The newspaper published a ___ renewable energy.
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Frequently asked questions
Is “feature of” correct?
Yes. It is the standard way to describe a characteristic or part of something.
When do we use “feature in”?
Use it when someone or something appears in media, events, or collections.
Can “feature with” be used?
Yes, but usually in wider phrases such as “a model with extra features.”
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