facet

Meanings

• noun

  A small surface or part of something, typically one of a number of such parts that make up a whole.

  - "The gem had many facets that reflected light in various ways."
  - "Each facet of the problem required a different approach."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfæsɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

aspect

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with facet
mate , fate , gate

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Variants

List of all variants of facet that leads to same result
facet , faceted , facets , facetted , star facet , star facets

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'facet', meaning 'face'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'facet' comes from the Latin word 'facies', meaning 'face'.

2. In gemology, a well-cut gemstone has many facets to maximize the reflection of light.

3. The term 'facet' is also used in mathematics to refer to a flat plane that intersects a curved surface.

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Related Concepts

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1. aspect: Related term meaning a particular way of regarding a situation or of looking at something.

2. perspective: Related term meaning a particular view or way of interpreting something.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'facet' is often used metaphorically to refer to different aspects or perspectives of a character or situation.

How to Memorize "facet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gem with many flat surfaces reflecting light. Each surface is a facet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'facet' with the word 'face' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Facets are faces on things' to remember the definition.

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