multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted ˌməl-tē-ˈfa-sə-təd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
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: having many facets (see facet sense 1) or aspects
a multifaceted approach to health care

Examples of multifaceted in a Sentence

a multifaceted approach to health care
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The drive toward homeownership, however, is more than financial but multifaceted. Roger Valdez, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 In these instances, the connection between this modern medium and the desire to document or portray nature was complex and multifaceted. Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 With the focus right now on tariffs, China’s posture toward Taiwan and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the report is a stark reminder of the multifaceted issues the United States faces with China on a daily basis, both known and unknown. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025 In addition, Mimi Flamingo’s debut Signature collection was designed for the multifaceted woman on the go who wants to feel sleek, ageless and confident. Emily Mercer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multifaceted

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multifaceted was in 1870

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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifaceted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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multifaceted

adjective
mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted -ˈfas-ət-əd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
: having many aspects or sides

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