facet

fac·et

noun \ˈfa-sət\

Definition of FACET

1

: a small plane surface (as on a cut gem) — see brilliant illustration

2

: any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)

3

: the external corneal surface of an ommatidium

4

: a smooth flat circumscribed anatomical surface (as of a bone)

— fac·et·ed or fac·et·ted \ˈfa-sə-təd\ adjective

Examples of FACET

1. Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.
2. the different facets of our culture
3. Which facet of his character is most appealing?
4. the facets of a diamond

Origin of FACET

French facette, diminutive of face

First Known Use: 1625

Related to FACET

Synonyms

angle, aspect, hand, phase, side

Related Words

air, appearance, character, color, complexion, condition, face, look, semblance, shape, state, visage; period, stage, step; outlook, perspective, position, posture, shoes, slant, stance, standpoint, view, viewpoint; interpretation, reading, rendering, translation, version; article, case, component, count, detail, dimension, element, factor, instance, item, matter, part, particular, point, regard, respect

Other Jewelry Terms

bijou, brilliant, chase, lapidary, paste

Rhymes with FACET

tacit

fac·et

noun \ˈfas-ət\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of FACET

: a smooth flat or nearly flat circumscribed anatomical surface <the articular facet of a bone>

—fac·et·ed or fac·et·ted \ˈfas-ət-əd\ (audio pronunciation) adjective