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- Dictionaryfacet/ˈfasɪt/
noun
- 1. one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem: "a blue and green jewel that shines from a million facets" Similar
- 2. a particular aspect or feature of something: "a philosophy that extends to all facets of the business" Similar
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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)
noun. a distinct feature or element in a problem. “he studied every facet of the question” synonyms: aspect. see more. noun. a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈfæsət/ UK. /ˈfæsɪt/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Facet." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/facet.
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)
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.
1. countable noun. 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. More Synonyms of facet.
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. in Chinese (Simplified)
facet (of something) a particular part or aspect of something. Now let's look at another facet of the problem. The report examines every facet of the prison system. the many facets of rural life. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?
1. (Jewellery) any of the surfaces of a cut gemstone. 2. an aspect or phase, as of a subject or personality. 3. (Architecture) architect the raised surface between the flutes of a column. 4. (Zoology) any of the lenses that make up the compound eye of an insect or other arthropod. 5.
FACET meaning: 1 : a part or element of something; 2 : a small, flat surface on a jewel.
