multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted ˌməl-tē-ˈfa-sə-təd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
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Synonyms of multifacetednext
: having many facets (see facet sense 1) or aspects
a multifaceted approach to health care

Examples of multifaceted in a Sentence

a multifaceted approach to health care
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For Jacques, the rich, layered visuals of the music video mirror the multifaceted global legacy of mariachi, a tradition rooted in his native Guadalajara, one of the birthplaces of mariachi music. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026 Holographic designs also have the advantage of creating a multifaceted effect without requiring complicated techniques. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 People often mention how multifaceted Young is. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026 What was once an IT problem has evolved into a multifaceted economic and societal issue. Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multifaceted

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multifaceted was in 1870

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“Multifaceted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multifaceted. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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multifaceted

adjective
mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted -ˈfas-ət-əd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
: having many aspects or sides

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