facets

Meanings

• noun

  The various aspects or faces of something, particularly a gemstone.

  - "The diamond had many facets that reflected light in beautiful ways."
  - "The gemologist examined the facets of the ruby to determine its quality."

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Synonyms

aspect

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with facets
faces , graces , places

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'facetia', meaning 'jest' or 'wit', due to the way that the many surfaces of a gemstone can reflect light and create an illusion of depth and complexity.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'facet' is also used in astronomy to describe the flat, reflecting surfaces of the moon or planets.

2. The term 'faceted' is sometimes used to describe a person with many different talents or abilities.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were formed from the tears of the gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. gemology: The scientific study of precious and semi-precious stones, including their identification, classification, and evaluation.

2. refraction: The bending of light as it passes through a medium, such as a gemstone or a prism.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'facets' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the various aspects or perspectives of a character or situation. In art, it can refer to the way that light interacts with the surface of a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "facets"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a diamond with many triangular surfaces reflecting light. Visualize how the light bounces off each surface and creates a sparkle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'facets' with the word 'gemstone' or 'jewel'. Remember that it refers to the many surfaces or aspects of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FACETS' to remember the different definitions: 'F' for faces or aspects, 'A' for gemstones or jewels, 'C' for reflecting light, 'E' for various, and 'T' for surfaces.

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