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
: a smooth flat circumscribed anatomical surface (as of a bone)
Examples of facet in a Sentence
Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.
the different facets of our culture
Which facet of his character is most appealing?
the facets of a diamond
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William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
That was just one highlight in the Yates’ western way of life that’s seen the family succeed in multiple facets — winning in rodeos, horse training and horse showing.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2025
The Trojans cut a one-time 19-point Wisconsin second-half lead to three, but the Badgers outplayed USC in virtually every facet to close out the game.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
Lynch’s ability to hear shapes in sound, to facilitate their sculpture by his collaborators, was just one facet of his multi-sensory approach to art.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facet. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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facet
noun
fac·et
ˈfas-ət 
1
: a small plane surface (as on a cut gem)
2
: a definable aspect of something
explained all facets of the company
3
: the surface of a functional unit of vision of a compound eye
faceted
adjective
ˈfas-ət-əd
Medical Definition
facet
noun
fac·et
ˈfas-ət
ˌfa-ˈset
: a smooth flat or nearly flat circumscribed anatomical surface
the articular facet of a bone
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