multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted ˌməl-tē-ˈfa-sə-təd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
-ˌtī-
: 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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His aim was to describe divorce not as a single legal act, but as a multifaceted social and emotional process that affects many dimensions of life. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 The partnership will include a multifaceted campaign beginning with Liberty players and staff traveling with Away luggage throughout the season, and extending into limited-edition product drops and opportunities for fans to engage with the collaboration. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 May 2025 After making his primetime television debut on the May 8 episode of Law & Order, Smith is opening up about his multifaceted career. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 12 May 2025 Pase a la Fama: As part of a multifaceted partnership with music entertainment powerhouse, HYBE Latin America, for the first time in the history of Spanish-Language television, viewers will witness the birth and first steps of a Regional Mexican band. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 May 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 May. 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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