full-featured
UK[ˌfʊl ˈfiːtʃəd]US[ˌfʊl ˈfiːtʃərd]
adj
Having a complete set of features, functions, or capabilities.
Morpheme Breakdown
full
feature
ed
full
complete
feature
distinct attribute
ed
adjective suffix
Etymology
The compound adjective "full-featured" is a modern formation built entirely from native English elements. The core noun "feature" originates from the Latin factura ("a making, formation"), which passed into English via Old French. The adjective-forming suffix "-ed" is of Old English origin, commonly used to mean "possessing" a quality. The logic of the word is transparently modern: "full" intensifies "featured" to indicate that a product or system is comprehensively equipped with all its characteristic or possible attributes, reflecting a consumer and technological emphasis on completeness.
Analysis
Structure: full (complete) + feature (distinct attribute) + ed (adjective suffix)
- full: From Old English full, meaning "entire, complete." Functions as an intensifier/modifier in this compound.
- feature: From Old French faiture, meaning "form, make, fashion." Functions as the core noun element.
- ed: A suffix forming adjectives from nouns, meaning "having, provided with."
Examples
This full-featured software package includes tools for editing, design, and publishing.
The new smartphone is a full-featured device that rivals many laptops in capability.
They opted for the full-featured model, which came with several advanced options standard.