facetnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈfæs.ɪt/us/ˈfæs.ət/one part of a subject, situation, etc. that has many parts:
She has so many facets to her personality.
one of the small flat surfaces cut on a precious stone
specialized medical a flat surface on a bone or tooth, either occurring naturally or caused by continued use:
Injured or painful facet joints can be injected with steroids.
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