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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Emotions: Enhancing Well-being Through Support The impact of AI on human emotions is multifaceted, offering pathways to enhanced well-being. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Emmy nominee Phylicia Rashad is arguably best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show, but she's continued to enjoy a successful and multifaceted career since the series ended in 1992. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 21 July 2025 Supportive care helps patients and caregivers address the unique and multifaceted challenges that come with a life-altering diagnosis, from emotional distress to financial stressors. Essence, 18 July 2025 Untamed has a far more fascinating and multifaceted lead in Yosemite. Judy Berman, Time, 17 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

multifaceted

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

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