Facet

Quick meaning: Facet is a noun meaning Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.

Meaning

Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.
2. One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.
3. (anatomy) One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.
4. (anatomy) A smooth circumscribed surface.
5. (anatomy) Any of the small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion
6. (architecture) The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column; a fillet.
7. (mathematics) A face of codimension 1 of a polytope.

Example Sentences

the articular facet of a bone

This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value.

We had just about completed the research facet of the project when the order came to cancel it.

The child's learning disability was only one facet of the problems contributing to his delinquency.

Word Forms

• facets
• facette
• faceting
• facetting
• faceted
• facetted

Synonyms for facet

Depending on context, synonyms include aspect.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include aspect, volet, stream, strand, element, slice.

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