Facets: meaning, definitions and examples
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facets
[ หfรฆsษชts ]
gemstone
Facets are flat surfaces on a gemstone that have been cut and polished to enhance its beauty and brilliance. The number and arrangement of facets determine the overall appearance of the gem.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The diamond sparkled as the light hit its facets.
- The emerald had many facets that reflected different colors.
aspect
Facets can also refer to different aspects or features of something, especially when considering it from various viewpoints or perspectives.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We need to consider all facets of the problem before making a decision.
- The issue has many facets that need to be addressed.
Translations
Translations of the word "facets" in other languages:
๐ต๐น facetas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคนเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Facetten
๐ฎ๐ฉ fakultas
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะฝi
๐ต๐ฑ aspekty
๐ฏ๐ต ้ข
๐ซ๐ท facettes
๐ช๐ธ facetas
๐น๐ท yรถnler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุงูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ aspekty
๐ธ๐ฐ aspekty
๐จ๐ณ ้ข
๐ธ๐ฎ vidiki
๐ฎ๐ธ hliรฐar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแกแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษrษflษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ facetas
Word origin
The word 'facets' originated from the French word 'facette', which in turn came from the Latin word 'facetus' meaning 'skillful'. The use of 'facets' to describe the flat surfaces of gemstones dates back to the 17th century, while its broader meaning of aspects or features emerged later.
See also: facetious, multifaceted.