facet

/'fæsit/

Thân thiện

A diamond's many facets sparkle brightly under the light.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A smooth, polished surface on a cut gemstone or a natural object: One of the small, flat planes that form the exterior of a cut gem, or a similar smooth surface on a natural structure like a bone or an insect's eye.
   • A particular aspect or feature of a subject or problem: One of several parts or sides of something complex, especially when considered for analysis.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Gemstone/Bone):

  • The diamond's brilliance comes from the light reflecting off its many facets.
  • The biologist examined the facet of the insect's compound eye under the microscope.

• Noun (Aspect/Feature):

  • The report explores every facet of the economic crisis.
  • We need to consider the environmental facet of this new policy.

Advanced Usage

• "to examine/reveal a new facet": to analyze or show a previously unconsidered aspect.
  • The interview revealed a surprising facet of the artist's personality.
• "multifaceted": (adjective) Having many facets or aspects. (This is a common derivative but is listed here as advanced/related usage).
  • She is a multifaceted individual with talents in science, music, and sports.

Variants and Related Words

• Faceted (adj): Having facets. Can be used literally () or figuratively ().
• Faceting (n): The process or art of cutting facets on a gemstone.

Synonyms

• Aspect: A particular part or feature of something.
• Feature: A distinctive attribute or aspect.
• Side: One of two or more contrasting aspects or views.
• Plane: A flat surface (specifically for the geometric meaning).

Related Phrases

• "every facet of": All aspects or elements of something.
  • The documentary covers every facet of the political campaign.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone)
2. a distinct feature or element in a problem
   • he studied every facet of the question

Từ đồng nghĩa

• aspect