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View usage for: (fæsɪt, -set) Word forms: plural facets1. countable nounA 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 nounThe facets of a diamond or other precious stone are the flat surfaces that have been cut on its outside. More Synonyms of facet (ˈfæsɪt) noun1. any of the surfaces of a cut gemstone 2. an aspect or phase, as of a subject or personality 3. architecture the raised surface between the flutes of a column 4. any of the lenses that make up the compound eye of an insect or other arthropod 5. anatomy any small smooth area on a hard surface, as on a bone verbWord forms: -ets, -eting, -eted, -ets, -etting or -etted6. (transitive) to cut facets in (a gemstone) Word origin C17: from French facette a little facefacet in American English (ˈfæsɪt) noun1. any of the small, polished plane surfaces of a cut gem 2. any of a number of sides or aspects, as of a personality 3. Anatomy any small, smooth surface on a bone or other hard part 4. Architecture the raised plane between the flutes of a column 5. Zoology the outer surface of an ommatidium of a compound eye, as in many insects and crustaceans verb transitiveWord forms: ˈfaceted or ˈfacetted, ˈfaceting or ˈfacetting6. to cut or make facets on SIMILAR WORDS: phase Word origin Fr facette, dim. of face, face Examples of 'facet' in a sentencefacet Word lists withfacet architectural featuresBritish English: facet NOUN A facet of something is a single part or aspect of it. He has been excellent in every facet of the game. - American English: facet
- Brazilian Portuguese: faceta
- Chinese: 方面
- European Spanish: faceta
- French: aspect
- German: Aspekt
- Italian: aspetto
- Japanese: 面
- Korean: 단면
- European Portuguese: faceta
- Latin American Spanish: faceta
Chinese translation of 'facet' n (c) - [of question, personality]
方面 (fāngmiàn) - [of gem]
琢面 (zhuómiàn)
Definition an aspect of something, such as a personality The website documents every facet of the director's career. Definition any of the surfaces of a cut gemstone The stones shone back at her, a thousand facets of light in their white-gold settings. Additional synonymsDefinition point of view He was considering the idea from all angles. Synonyms point of view, position, approach, direction, aspect, perspective, outlook, viewpoint, slant, standpoint, take (informal), sideThere's no hurry on my part. Synonyms side, party, interest, cause, concern, behalf, factionDefinition any distinct or characteristic stage in a sequence of events The crisis is entering a crucial phase. Synonyms stage, time, state, point, position, step, development, condition, period, chapter, aspect, juncture |