multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted ˌməl-tē-ˈfa-sə-təd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
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: 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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This multifaceted approach is a start, but there is much work to be done, and, in the meantime, the American consumer will bear the brunt of the cost. Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 This multifaceted state park has two jetties and bridge catwalks that offer excellent opportunities for anglers. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 The United States has enduring interests in Pakistan in combating terrorism and limiting nuclear and missile proliferation, but these pale in significance to Washington’s multifaceted and consequential interests regarding India’s future. Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025 Recovery gets trickier when threats to species are more multifaceted, according to Taal Levi, an associate professor at Oregon State University. Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multifaceted

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Sep. 2025.

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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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