Word Frequency
facet (ˈfæsɪt
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Definitions
noun
- any of the surfaces of a cut gemstone
- an aspect or phase, as of a subject or personality
- (architecture) the raised surface between the flutes of a column
- any of the lenses that make up the compound eye of an insect or other arthropod
- (anatomy) any small smooth area on a hard surface, as on a bone
verb
-ets, -eting, -eted, -ets, -etting, -etted- tr to cut facets in (a gemstone)
Word Origin
C17: from French facette a little faceExample Sentences Including 'faceted'
Good teaching is so multi- faceted and works on so many levels you really need to understand what and why something is effective," he says.Independent (1999)
It did seem we were many headed, many faceted and just, well, many, as we touched one billion.India Today (2000)
Model in a sterling silver necklace with carnelian pendant and faceted carnelian, citrine and garnet stones.Toronto Sun (2003)
With unhinged jaws it holds a huge faceted diamond ball which lights up the world.Our Dreaming Mind
uk THE Twelfth is, and always has been, a multi faceted event.Belfast Telegraph (2003)
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