Facets: meaning, definitions and examples

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facets

 

[ หˆfรฆsษชts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

facade, sides, surfaces

Examples of usage

  • The diamond sparkled as the light hit its facets.
  • The emerald had many facets that reflected different colors.
Context #2 | Noun

aspect

Facets can also refer to different aspects or features of something, especially when considering it from various viewpoints or perspectives.

Synonyms

aspects, components, elements

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น facetas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเคฒเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Facetten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fakultas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฝi

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aspekty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท facettes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ facetas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรถnler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆุงู†ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aspekty

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aspekty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vidiki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hliรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rษ™flษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ facetas

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,058, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.