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facet

Pronunciation: /ˈfasɪt, -ɛt/
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Definition of facet

noun

  • 1one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem: a blue and green jewel that shines from a million facets
  • 2a particular aspect or feature of something:a philosophy that extends to all facets of the business
  • 3 Zoology any of the individual units (ommatidia) that make up the compound eye of an insect or crustacean.

Derivatives

faceted

adjective
[in combination]:a multifaceted approach

Origin:

early 17th century: from French facette, diminutive of face 'face, side' (see face)

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