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facet
[fas-it]
noun
a small, polished, flat surface, usually in the shape of a polygon, such as one of the surfaces of a cut gem.
a smooth, flat surface cut on a fragment of rock by the action of water, windblown sand, etc.
aspect; phase.
They carefully examined every facet of the argument.
Architecture.any of the faces of a column cut in a polygonal form.
Zoology.one of the corneal lenses of a compound arthropod eye.
Anatomy.a small, smooth, flat area on a hard surface, especially on a bone.
Dentistry.a small, highly burnished area, usually on the enamel surface of a tooth, produced by abrasion between opposing teeth in chewing.
verb (used with object)
to cut facets on.
facet
/ ˈæɪ /
noun
any of the surfaces of a cut gemstone
an aspect or phase, as of a subject or personality
architect the raised surface between the flutes of a column
any of the lenses that make up the compound eye of an insect or other arthropod
anatomy any small smooth area on a hard surface, as on a bone
verb
(tr) to cut facets in (a gemstone)
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of facet1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of facet1
Example Sentences
The Bruins continued to roll in every facet of the game in the Los Angeles Regional final, scoring early and trusting their bullpen to defeat UC Irvine 8-5 on Sunday night.
"In combination with other molecules, at low, unrecognizable dosages, it brings out the flavors of other facets."
Badenoch's defenders – and indeed some of her critics – say that both the money and personnel issues are yet more facets of her miserable inheritance.
“I loved every facet of it,” he said.
Bodily preservation, beyond the ashes or cemented paw prints offered by veterinarians and animal hospitals, has become a growing facet in the world of pet aftercare, with traditional taxidermists fulfilling many of the niche requests.
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