1
: a particular part or aspect (as of something being contemplated or considered)
Each facet of the problem requires careful analysis.
2
: a small plane surface (as on a cut gem) see brilliant illustration
3
: the external corneal surface of an ommatidium
Houseflies have about 350 facets per eye, while dragonflies have a whopping 30,000.—
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: a smooth flat circumscribed anatomical surface (as of a bone)
the articular facet of a rib
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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—John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Between fantasy sports, betting and the rise of analytics, numbers have moved far beyond the box score and measure almost every facet of the game.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Over the course of the fellowship, participants met virtually twice a week with program leaders, receiving guidance on all facets of directing — from networking and prep to representation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Happiness is but one facet of a person’s health.
—Lindsey Leake, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Facet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facet. Accessed 6 Nov. 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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