facet

noun
UK: /ˈfæs.ɪt/
US: /ˈfæs.ɪt/

  1. A particular aspect or feature of something.

    1. Her music has a facet of sadness to it.
    2. The report examined every facet of the prison system, considering rehabilitation and cost.

  2. One of the flat surfaces on a cut gem or crystal.

    1. The facet of the diamond sparkled in the light.
    2. Each facet was carefully polished to enhance the gem’s brilliance, contributing to its overall value.

Synonyms

feature angle plane side aspect
facet transitive-verb

  1. To cut facets into a gem or other material.

    1. The jeweler will facet the gemstone.
    2. He carefully faceted the crystal to maximize its reflective properties, creating a stunning effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "facet" in English means: A particular aspect or feature of something., One of the flat surfaces on a cut gem or crystal..

The phonetic transcription of "facet" is /ˈfæs.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈfæs.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "facet": feature, angle, plane, side, aspect.

Example usage of "facet": "Her music has a facet of sadness to it.". More examples on the page.