multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted ˌməl-tē-ˈfa-sə-təd 

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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

Recent Examples on the Web

Genton and Kusunoki created a steel exoskeleton that surrounds the multifaceted, 30,000 square meter building. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026

The framework outlines strategies like taboo breaking, normalization, reframing, and sanitization, recognizing that stigma is multifaceted. — Rachel Braun Scherl, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Many in Hollywood and beyond were left stunned by news of the passing of multifaceted performer Hayden Panettiere at age 36, as reported Sunday night. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

Joe Jonas as Shane Gray Since his days as the cocky but lovable Shane Gray in Camp Rock, Joe Jonas has carved out a multifaceted career. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multifaceted

• faceted

Kids Definition

multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted -ˈfas-ət-əd 

: having many aspects or sides