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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Wilson notes that this was a very intentional decision, but that the most important thing is that each artist here learns how to become multifaceted. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025 Known for her multifaceted practice that spans sculpture, painting, video and writing, Marten expanded her work into performance for the first time. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025 The multifaceted narrative requires extensive research across multiple genres. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025 The move sparked a multifaceted and contentious legal controversy, with the future of auto racing in America hanging in the balance. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 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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