facet
/ˈfæsɪt/
noun
- 1
Any one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.
“This facet of the diamond was masterfully cut to enhance its value.”
- 2
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.”
- 4
One member of a compound eye, as found in insects and crustaceans.
- 5
A smooth circumscribed surface.
“the articular facet of a bone”
- 6
Any of the small joints at each segment of the spine that provide stability and help guide motion
- 7
The narrow plane surface between flutings of a column.
- 8
A face of codimension 1 of a polytope.
- 9
A criterion that can be used to sort and filter, such as the colour or size of products in an online store.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To cut a facet into a gemstone.
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