noun
Uncommon
facet
FAS-iht
Facet (noun) means one of the flat, polished surfaces cut into a gemstone. Example: “The diamond had over fifty facets, each catching the light.”
noun
1
One of the flat, polished surfaces cut into a gemstone.
"The diamond had over fifty facets, each catching the light."
2
One aspect or part of something that has many sides or dimensions.
"Money is only one facet of a happy retirement."
"The report examines every facet of the crisis."
How to use facet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne cut surface of a gem, or figuratively, one part or angle of a larger, complex thing.
Common pairings
every facet of
a facet of life
cut facets
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Word forms
- Plural
- facets
- Third person singular
- facets
- Past tense
- faceted, facetted
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The diamond had over fifty _____, each catching the light.
Etymology
From French facette, a diminutive of face, "face" — literally "little face."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “facet” mean?
The word “facet” means one of the flat, polished surfaces cut into a gemstone. In plain terms, one cut surface of a gem, or figuratively, one part or angle of a larger, complex thing.
How do you pronounce “facet”?
“Facet” is pronounced FAS-iht (/ˈfæs.ɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “facet” in a sentence?
Here is “facet” used in a sentence: “The diamond had over fifty facets, each catching the light.”
What part of speech is “facet”?
“Facet” is a noun.
Where does the word “facet” come from?
The word “facet” comes from French. From French facette, a diminutive of face, "face" — literally "little face.".
Is “facet” a common word?
“Facet” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “facet” have?
“Facet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one of the flat, polished surfaces cut into a gemstone.
