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Meaning of facet in English. facet. noun [ C ] uk / ˈfæs.ɪt / us / ˈfæs.ət / Add to word list. one part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts: She has so many facets to her personality. Synonyms. angle (WAY OF THINKING) aspect (FEATURE) feature (QUALITY) ingredient. point (CHARACTERISTIC) side (PART OF SITUATION) strand (PART)
1. : any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) Each facet of the problem requires careful attention. 2. : a small plane surface (as on a cut gem) see brilliant illustration. 3. : the external corneal surface of an ommatidium. 4.
Meaning of facet in English. facet. noun [ C ] us / ˈfæs.ət / uk / ˈfæs.ɪt / Add to word list. one part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts: She has so many facets to her personality. Synonyms. angle (WAY OF THINKING) aspect (FEATURE) feature (QUALITY) ingredient. point (CHARACTERISTIC) side (PART OF SITUATION) strand (PART)
Synonyms for FACETS: aspects, phases, angles, sides, parts, elements, hands, regards, dimensions, views.
noun. a small, polished, flat surface, usually in the shape of a polygon, such as one of the surfaces of a cut gem. a smooth, flat surface cut on a fragment of rock by the action of water, windblown sand, etc. aspect; phase: They carefully examined every facet of the argument. Architecture. any of the faces of a column cut in a polygonal form.
A facet of something is a single part or aspect of it. The caste system shapes nearly every facet of Indian life. [ + of] Synonyms: aspect, part, face, side More Synonyms of facet. 2. countable noun. The facets of a diamond or other precious stone are the flat surfaces that have been cut on its outside.
noun [ C ] uk / ˈfæsɪt / us. Add to word list. one part of a subject, situation, etc that has many parts: She has many facets to her personality. (Definition of facet from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of facet. in Chinese (Traditional) （問題、形勢等的）方面，部分, （寶石的）琢面，小平面, （骨或牙上的）小平面… See more.
