facet meaning: definition, etymology

1

Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.

This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value.

2

Figuratively One among many similar or related, yet still distinct things.

The child's learning disability was only one facet of the problems contributing to his delinquency.

3

One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.

We had just about completed the research facet of the project when the order came to cancel it.

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Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.

5

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences A smooth circumscribed surface.

the articular facet of a bone

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Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Any of the small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion

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Architecture The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column; a fillet.

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Mathematics, Sciences A face of codimension 1 of a polytope.

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Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A criterion that can be used to sort and filter, such as the colour or size of products in an online store.