facet

/ˈfæs.ɪt/

noun 5verb 1

Collocations

ADJ

essential, important | common | tiny | interesting | hidden

VERB + FACET

have

The job has many different facets, from managing staff to handling customer complaints.

noun

Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.

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

One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.

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

One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.

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

One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.

A smooth circumscribed surface.

the articular facet of a bone

verb

To cut a facet into a gemstone.

noun — a distinct feature or element in a problem

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

Wiktionary

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

Wiktionary

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

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A facet of genius is the ability to provoke scandals.

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That's not the most important facet of the tale.

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Lion dances are a facet of traditional Chinese culture.

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In some senses, facet is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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