noun

facet

facet, aspect, side

The diamond has many facets.

The diamond has many facets.

We must consider every facet of the problem.

We must consider every facet of the problem.

a facet of ((sth.)) an aspect of (sth.) This is just one facet of the issue.

Synonyms: aspect, side, angle, dimension

From French 'facette', a diminutive of 'face'. It literally means 'little face'.

Imagine a diamond. Each shiny little surface is a 'facet'. A problem can be like a diamond, with many 'facets' to look at.

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