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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While fraud cases collectively have involved millions of dollars, officials say the cases are a relatively small percentage of a multifaceted program involving $9 billion annually. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025 Osbourne, who died on Tuesday at 76, became a more multifaceted and adaptable thinker than early observers would’ve guessed. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 July 2025 That’s part of a multifaceted issue affecting the makeup of MLB rosters, which included just 6.2 percent Black players on opening day, down from a peak of more than 18 percent in the 1980s. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 July 2025 The nomination underscores Griffiths' multifaceted expertise as a chef, hunter and author. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 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 31 Jul. 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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