multifaceted

adjective

mul·​ti·​fac·​e·​ted ˌməl-tē-ˈfa-sə-təd How to pronounce multifaceted (audio)
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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 This special ocassion is multifaceted and focuses on more than just tea. John Clifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024 These nuanced analyses, when reviewed in aggregate, also contribute significantly to our understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of a community’s mental health, without adding more work for doctors. Wendy Ward, STAT, 10 Apr. 2024 The reasons for this distress can be complex and multifaceted. The Editors, National Review, 14 Mar. 2024 This multifaceted approach ensures that no matter where it’s held, Bresh carries with it a spark of diversity and global connection. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2024 The self-portrait that text pieces together is that of a multifaceted person and artist with a singular perspective on his craft and on quotidian life. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024 There is no easy solution to Ethiopia’s multifaceted crisis. Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2024 The members of Forbes Human Resources Council suggest taking a multifaceted approach to career development. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Previous Twain honoree Dave Chappelle was on hand to salute the multifaceted entertainer whose standup comedic talents are matched by his prowess as film actor, producer, restauranteur and beverage magnate. Paul Harris, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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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 May. 2024.

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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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