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- pronunciation:
- fae
siht
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
one of the small, flat, polished faces of a cut gemstone.
The many facets of this diamond make it sparkle in the light.
- synonyms:
- bezel
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| definition 2: |
an angle, aspect, or phase, as of a problem or situation.
She shows different facets of her personality in different contexts.Poverty is only one facet of the problem of homelessness.- synonyms:
- angle, aspect, side
- similar words:
- element, part, phase
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| definition 3: |
one of the corneal divisions in a compound eye, as in an insect.
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| related words: |
factor, way |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
facets, faceting, faceted |
| definition: |
to create facets on.
- similar words:
- bevel, cut, truncate
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| derivation: |
faceted (facetted) (adj.) |
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