1
: any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.
2
: a small plane surface (as on a cut gem) see brilliant illustration
3
: the external corneal surface of an ommatidium
4
: a smooth flat circumscribed anatomical surface (as of a bone)
Examples of facet in a Sentence
Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.
the different facets of our culture
Which facet of his character is most appealing?
the facets of a diamond
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Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
Boosting intra-African trade is widely seen as a key facet of strengthening economic development across the continent.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The relationship between fashion and Hollywood began in earnest with Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy, and has since grown into another facet of business.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Eichel is a difference maker in every facet of the game.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facet. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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facet
noun
fac·et
ˈfas-ət 
1
: a small plane surface (as on a cut gem)
2
: a definable aspect of something
explained all facets of the company
3
: the surface of a functional unit of vision of a compound eye
faceted
adjective
ˈfas-ət-əd
Medical Definition
facet
noun
fac·et
ˈfas-ət
ˌfa-ˈset
: a smooth flat or nearly flat circumscribed anatomical surface
the articular facet of a bone
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