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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The health threat is multifaceted, too. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026 That lawsuit alleges a long and multifaceted embezzlement scheme by Graham that came to involve her husband and daughter and reportedly cost the south metro school more than $300,000. Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026 This multifaceted approach supports both mental and physical needs. Grey Gardner, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 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 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 29 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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